Everything Bagel Keto Chicken Strips
Ingredients
For the Brine:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Tenders:
- 2 pounds chicken tenders about 8 to 10 tenders
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 6 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 to 5 tablespoons oil for frying
Instructions
- Remove the tendons in the tenders by pressing a fork down against the tender while you hold the tendon with your fingers. It should slide right out.
- Place the tenders in a large mixing bowl. Cover with the buttermilk, paprika, and salt. Toss to coat the tenders. Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 3 hours, up to overnight.
- In a pie plate, mix the almond flour, everything bagel seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Roll each chicken tender in the breading. Press the breading onto the tender so that it is well coated.
- In a nonstick skillet over medium high heat, heat up 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil until a water drop test sizzles.
- Working in batches, fry the chicken tenders for 2 to 4 minutes per side. Do not disturb them until time to flip. Add more oil as needed to prevent burning.
- Remove the cooked tenders to a plate and serve hot.
Notes
To bake these chicken strips, line them on a sheet pan with a wire rack. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes, flip, and bake another 10 minutes. Finish off under the broiler for 2 to 3 mintues for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 4.6gProtein: 71.9gFat: 12.1gFiber: 2g
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