Easy Keto Oven (Or Air Fryer) Fried Chicken

Moist & Delicious Oven Fried Chicken

 Ingredients:

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 cups pork pamko**

3 tablespoons smoked paprika

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1/2 - 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan or sea salt

1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)

coconut or olive oil cooking spray 

blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, or sugar free barbecue sauce (optional)

Oven Method:

Place the chicken into a bowl or container with a lid. (If using chicken breasts, cut each breast into 4 pieces.) Pour the cream over the chicken and turn to coat and cover completely. Cover the bowl, or container, and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or longer.

Preheat oven to 400*. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with the cooking oil. 

Add the pork panko and spices to a bowl. Stir well with a fork until well blended. Dip the prepared chicken into the crumbs, turning to completely coat all of the sides. Place on the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and, use tongs to turn the pieces over. Return to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Makes 4 servings. Serve plain or with barbecue sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressings for dipping.

Air Fryer Method:

Set the air fryer to 390*. Place the chicken in the basket, being careful to leave some space between pieces. Cook for 16 minutes. Repeat with any remaining pieces.

You can use regular pork rinds and crush them, but I highly recommend purchasing a bag of "Pork Panko". (I found it online.) I tried some recipes that called for crushed pork rinds, but I gag at the smell and taste of regular pork rinds, and when crushed, I find that their consistency becomes gummy. Pork Panko has the texture of bread crumbs and can be substituted in any recipe that calls for regular panko or bread crumbs. (When stored in the refrigerator, they will remain fresh until needed.)

Nutritional info per serving (with chicken thighs), approximately:                    

566.4 calories ~ 32.8 grams fat ~ 5 grams net carbs ~ 57.37 grams protein                    

Nutritional info per serving (with chicken breasts), approximately:                  

568.4 calories ~ 23.3 grams fat ~ 5 grams net carbs ~ 7.2 grams protein

Note: This flavorful chicken is healthy and simple to make!