Keto Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe
Deliciously crispy Keto Fried Chicken Tenders marinated in tangy pickle juice and coated with a low-carb almond flour and pork panko crust. Perfect for a satisfying, high-protein, low-carb meal that’s easy to prepare and fried to golden perfection in avocado oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 1 hour marinating
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 16 minutes
- Yield: 8 chicken tenders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 chicken tenderloins
- 24 oz jar dill pickles (use only the pickle juice)
Coating Mixture
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Breading and Frying
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups pork panko
- Avocado oil (enough to fill 2 inches in the pan for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken tenderloins in a food-safe container, pour over the pickle juice, close the lid securely, and shake well to coat. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight to infuse flavor and tenderize.
- Prepare the Coating: In a small bowl, mix the almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together to create a flavorful dry coating mix.
- Beat the Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and well combined to serve as a binding layer for the breading.
- Set Up the Breading Station: Pour the pork panko into a third bowl for the final crispy crust layer.
- Coat the Chicken: One by one, dredge each chicken tenderloin in the almond flour mixture ensuring full coverage, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in the pork panko. Repeat until all tenders are coated.
- Heat the Oil: Pour avocado oil into a deep pan to a depth of about 2 inches and heat over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a pinch of the leftover flour mixture sizzles and fries on contact.
- Fry the Tenders: Carefully place the coated chicken tenderloins into the hot oil. Fry each side for about 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove chicken tenders from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight intensifies flavor and improves tenderness.
- Use avocado oil as it has a high smoke point ideal for frying and adds healthy fats.
- Ensure oil temperature is medium-high to avoid greasy chicken and achieve a crispy crust.
- Substituting pork panko with crushed pork rinds can make this recipe fully keto-compliant if desired.
- Serve with low-carb sauces such as ranch, blue cheese, or sugar-free BBQ sauce for best keto compatibility.
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