Low Carb Southern Fried Chicken Recipe 455 Recipes

LOW CARB SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat and fill with at least 1 inch vegetable oil for boneless chicken, or at least 2 inches for whole pieces. Heat the oil to 350°F. It's very important to monitor and maintain the temperature, or the soy flour breading, as well as your oil, will burn. (Portable deep fryers are great for this recipe, but if you don't have one, you can use a candy thermometer. Be careful!) In a medium bowl, mix the eggs and cream to make an egg wash. In a larger bowl, mix the soy flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning together to create the breading. Season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Dip each piece first in the breading, then in the egg wash, then back in the breading again, making sure to coat well on all sides. Shake off any excess breading. Carefully place the chicken pieces in the hot oil using a slotted spatula or spoon (wear mitts, please!) and fry until golden brown and crisp-usually just a few minutes is enough. Remove the chicken pieces and drain on paper towels. Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet. Boneless chicken breasts, if thinly cut, may cook all the way with frying alone, but a cut-up whole chicken will not. Because the soy flour browns long before the chicken is cooked, it's best to finish the chicken by baking in the oven. Bake boneless chicken for 10 minutes, or chicken on the bone for 20 to 25 minutes. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken should register at least 165°F. Serve immediately Helpful Hints: Ask your grocery store's butcher to cut a whole chicken into the breasts, thighs, wings, and legs if you don't feel confident enough to do it yourself.

LOW CARB FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, process French fried onions on high for about 30 seconds or until finely ground. The moisture in them may make the mixture feel like a paste, but so long as it retains some texture it will work. Pour Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper into French fried onion mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
• Fill a large pot, Dutch oven or deep fryer about halfway full with oil (I use Canola, which is healthier and doesn't affect flavor). Turn to medium high heat and let heat until the surface shimmers. Test heat by dropping a pinch of the French fried onion mixture (or flour) into oil; if it begins to cook instantly, the oil is ready.
• Place three plates or large bowls side-by-side near the pot of heated oil. Place chicken breasts on first plate, pour beaten eggs onto second plate, and place French fried onion mixture onto third plate. Dip chicken breast, one at a time, into egg, coating each side, then do the same in the French fried onion mixture. The amount of chicken to cook at a time depends on the size of your pot or fryer, but do not overcrowd. Cook for about 1 minute or until the coating on the chicken is dark brown. Continue until all chicken is fried. Place finished chicken breasts on a plate with a paper towel or two on it to absorb excess grease. Enjoy!