Fried chicken has become one of the greatest and famous comfort foods. However, chicken that has been fried with oil and full of fat, is not the most healthy food choice.

However, chicken crispy and moist can still be enjoyed.

Why is Oven Fried Chicken Better

Less Oil Needed

When chicken gets fried in the oven the chicken technically gets baked and not fried. As a result the oil becomes unnecessary. Therefore, fat gets reduced as well as cholesterol

No Flour Needed

Also, chicken fried in the oven does not require flour. Crispy moist chicken can be accomplished using almond meal or low carb dried breadcrumbs.

Chicken Without Skin Can Be Used

Ovens bake with dry heat therefore, chicken when fried in the oven does not require skin on the chicken. When almond meal gets baked skin gets created. The skin then traps moisture giving crunchy texture on the outside and moist meat on the inside.

How Is Low Carb Oven Fried Chicken Made

Oven fried chicken needs three items. Oil (just a little bit), chicken, and almond meal. Next. coat the chicken with oil and almond meal. Lastly, chicken should be baked (of course)

How Many Carbs Does Oven Fried Chicken Have

Chicken thighs, fried in oil and fat contains about seven to eight grams of carbs . On the other hand, chicken which has been oven fried contains about two grams of carbs for one thigh.

Low Carb Oven Fried Chicken

This recipe is designed to teach people how to make healthy "fried" chicken that tastes delicious.

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Course: Main Course

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 thighs

Ingredients

• 1 cup low carb bread crumbs or almond meal
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dry italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp seasoned pepper
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 5-6 boneless chicken thighs

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place melted butter in a shallow bowl. Place chicken thighs in a 3 quart casserole dish
• Combine all the rest of the ingredients in a large freezer bag and shake to combine the seasonings
• Brush the chicken thighs with the melted butter. Place the chicken thighs in the freezer bag and shake the bag to coat the chicken completely
• Place the chicken back into the casserole dish and bake uncovered for 50 minutes

Notes

1 serving size equals 1 boneless skinless chicken thigh

each serving contains about 1.3 g net carbs

Sweet Potato Chips

This recipe is designed to teach people how to make quick and easy sweet potato chips

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Ingredients

• 1-2 sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
• cooking spray
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp seasoned pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray
• Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Place seasonings into a spice shaker
• Place potato slices onto prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray potatoes with cooking spray
• Sprinkle desired amount of seasonings over potatoes. Flip potatoes over and spray lightly with cooking spray
• Sprinkle desired amount of seasonings over potatoes until both sides have the desired amount of seasonings
• Bake for 30 minutes. Stir potatoes and bake 20-30 minutes more

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