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Crispy chicken thigh bites coated in a seasoned pork rind and parmesan crust, flash-fried in tallow, and drenched in a fiery hot pepper oil. Served with a cooling dill dip.
4g
net carbs
58g
protein
62g
fat
790
kcal
The keto read
4g net carbs per serving
Crispy chicken thigh bites coated in a seasoned pork rind and parmesan crust, flash-fried in tallow, and drenched in a fiery hot pepper oil. Served with a cooling dill dip.
Ingredients
2 servings
Chicken Bites
Boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size chunks)400 g
Egg (beaten)1 pc
Pork rinds (crushed to fine crumbs)100 g
Grated parmesan cheese30 g
Salt1 tsp
Beef tallow150 g
Hot Oil Coating
Cayenne pepper1 tbsp
Smoked paprika1 tsp
Garlic powder1 tsp
Cool Pickle Dip
Sour cream4 tbsp
Dill pickle juice1 tbsp
Dried dill weed0.5 tsp
Method
Cool Pickle Dip
1
Mix sour cream, dill pickle juice, and dried dill weed in a small bowl. Stir well and chill in the fridge.
Chicken Bites
2
Season the chicken thigh chunks with salt. Set up a breading station: dip each piece first into the beaten egg, then toss and press in a mixture of crushed pork rinds and grated parmesan cheese until completely coated.
Hot Oil Coating
3
In a medium heat-proof bowl, combine the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.
Chicken Bites
4
Heat the beef tallow in a deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350F. Fry the chicken bites in batches for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
Hot Oil Coating
5
Ladle 3 tablespoons of the hot frying tallow directly into the bowl of spices and stir to bloom the seasoning into a rich, red hot oil.
Plate
6
Toss the fried chicken bites directly in the seasoned hot oil until well coated. Serve immediately in a bowl with the cool pickle dip on the side.
The keto read
Why this lands at 4g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 4g net carbs against 58g protein and 62g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Nashville Hot Pork-Crusted Chicken Bites keto?▾
Nashville Hot Pork-Crusted Chicken Bites has 4g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Nashville Hot Pork-Crusted Chicken Bites?▾
790 calories, 58g protein, 62g fat, and 4g net carbs per serving.
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