Best Low Carb Southern Fried Chicken Recipes

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LOW CARB SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS



Low Carb Southern Fried Chicken Strips image

EXCELLENT Coating. THis was inspired by George Stella of the Food Network program "Low Carb and Loving It!" I changed a few things to our tastes. The variations are for different "flavors" to your fried chicken! Works great for vegetables, cheese..basically anything you can fry!

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 -6 cups canola oil (depends upon how much to fill your LARGE pot 1/4 full, I use my Wok)
3 lbs chicken tenders or 3 lbs chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 eggs, scrambled
1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups soy flour, sifted
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper (instead of Black Pepper)
1/2 teaspoon season salt (instead of regular salt)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, for a kick

Steps:

  • Heat your oil to 350 degrees, very important to maintain this temperature, do not overcrowd!
  • Combine sifted flour and seasonings in a pie plate.
  • Scramble eggs and milk in another pie plate.
  • Dip a tender first in the soy flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into milk mixture, making sure it's coated all over, then back into soy flour mixture.
  • Make sure it's covered good!
  • Lay slowly away from you in the hot oil!
  • DO NOT OVERCROWD YOUR PAN, YOUR CHICKEN WILL BE GREASY!
  • Fry just until the coating gets good and golden brown.
  • Lay on newsprint to drain well.
  • Sometimes the chicken will brown before the chicken is cooked all the way.
  • If this happens, spread it out on a cookie sheet and put in a preheated 350 degree oven until done.
  • USUALLY this will not happen with tenders as they're thin and cook quickly.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 237.9, Sodium 965, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 64.1

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



Low Carb Southern Fried Chicken Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Pattywak

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 to 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
3 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream, may use water
2 1/3 cups soy flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or 3 pounds chicken breasts, boneless
Salt and black pepper

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.

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