The Dark Side

Want to discover the best keto southern fried chicken tenders recipe? Well, let me give you a bit of background first.

Southern fried chicken, keto or not, is the ultimate weeknight meal. Crunchy and flavorful, the best and most delicious tenders are usually created from a homemade recipe. This is because you can cover them in the types of seasoning your heart desires most. Furthermore, children just love dunking these dippers into a range of condiments (mayo, Franks Hot Sauce or Blue Cheese Dip are our favorites). Whilst more experienced palates experiment with sauces such as spicy peanut or chili.

There is, though, one teeny tiny little problem with regular fried chicken. This is due to the little strips being horrifically bad for anyone on the ketogenic diet. The coating is essentially a carb blanket and will have you out of ketosis super fast. That’s where these keto fried chicken tenders come in.

Regular southern fried chicken is dredged in flour, before it is deep-fried, resulting in a meal that is packed with carbs. While they can be delicious, they are definitely not the friend of someone who is on the ketogenic diet.

So, what is a person to do? Well, lucky for you, I have successfully found a way to enjoy this popular Southern-style cuisine, but without carbs!

The Lighter Side

Here, right on this page, is the best keto southern fried chicken tenders recipe around. Let me tell you why. Firstly, I make them with almond flour, which means they are gluten-free. Secondly, I bake rather than fry, which means you never even go near any unhealthy fats. And finally, these little beauties are so much easier and safer to make. As there’s no hot oil, there’s less of a chance of burning your skin. Plus, there’s no chance of you ever ending up with soggy chicken that has absorbed more oil than it should have done.

Let’s move onto the stats. These tenders only come in at a total of 365 calories, whereas regular fried chicken can cost you more than double that amount. And even though they contain 21 grams of fat, these fats are actually the healthy kind, as they come from the almond flour and protein-filled eggs. Speaking of protein, they have a MASSIVE 38.5 grams. That’s enough to keep you going for several hours!

As mentioned previously, there are practically no carbs and the net amount is 3.5 grams. Finally, there is only 1 gram of sugar in the whole recipe! One measly gram! Which means you won’t experience those rollercoaster ups and downs of tiredness.

Sounds too good to be true? Well, how about you try the best keto southern fried chicken tenders recipe this weekend, along with our tasty keto blue cheese dip? Go on, we dare you!

Not a fan of almond flour? No problem! Check out our alternative recipe for Keto Southern Fried Chicken. 

(Updated 21 January 2019)

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Stuck In The Chicken Rut

 Before we delve into the best keto tandoori chicken recipe, let’s talk a little bit about chicken. And how it’s actually really boring. And how if it doesn’t contain any seasonings or spices, it’s even more boring. Yet, somehow, it’s become the meat we eat day in, day out and turn to not only as a weeknight savior but one of the main proteins we eat for lunch as well. Over and over again. How did life ever get so dull?

Well, here at The Keto Cookbook, we don’t put up with dull. We are here to throw every single boring recipe out of the window and put a new meaning to the word flavor! It’s time to rejoice when you see those chicken breasts in the freezer! It’s time to scream from the rooftops, “We’re having chicken!” when your children ask you what’s for tea. It’s time to put the radio on, tie your apron and get out your frustration by scoring those pesky fillets! Albeit, not too hard, we don’t want them chopped in half!

It’s time to learn how to cook the best chicken in the entire world!

Recipe Information

This recipe has the most amazing aroma, vibrant colors and glorious taste. To start off, it’s best to use chicken thighs, rather than breast. They actually contain more flavor than the breast, and as a bonus, are actually cheaper too. The next steps involve making a simple marinade out of chili powder, lemon juice, and salt and then leaving it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Whilst the meat is resting, another marinade is made out of ingredients such as Greek yogurt and garlic, which you’ll need to rub into the chicken once it’s finished resting. The chicken then needs to sit in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours. If it’s flavor you’re after, this is definitely the most vital step, because it’s only time that will help the chicken absorb all those yummy tastes. And apart from cooking the chicken, that’s basically it! Easy peasy! We recommend serving it with our keto fried rice, which can be found here: Keto Cauli Rice.

Nutritional Information

This recipe has a higher number of calories than the other recipes on the site, coming in at 542 cals. This is mostly due to the additional fat found in the chicken thighs, but it’s still a perfectly healthy dish. It only contains 1 gram of sugar and only 6 grams of net carbs, which is fantastic. The 37 grams of protein make it a great meal for having at lunchtime as well. We recommend actually making this on a Sunday and taking it to work throughout the week. This means you don’t have to think about planning what to have and you will also have a meal that will keep you going through difficult and tiring afternoons.

So, there you have it! The best keto tandoori chicken recipe! We’re sure you’re going to love it!

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