Deep-fried fast food dinner. Mozzarella sticks and popcorn chicken with sugar-free BBQ sauce
Ingredients
-3 ounces pork rinds, finely ground
-1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
-1/2 tsp dried oregano
-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
-1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt
-1/2 tsp ground black pepper
-2 large eggs
-1 Tbsp heavy cream
-8 sticks mozzarella string cheese
-2 cups coconut oil (I used avocado oil)
Method
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Place the pork rinds, Parmesan, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish and combine with a fork
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Place the eggs and cream in a separate shallow dish and lightly bear with a fork
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Cut each stick of string cheese in half crosswise. Dip each piece in the egg mixture and then in the pork rind mixture. Make sure that each piece has a thick coating. You may have to press the breading into the cheese to ensure an even coat. (Note: I only did a single coating for these, but I would definitely recommend doing a second coat) Place on a plate and freeze for 2 hours
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In a 2-qt saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches between 330 and 345 degrees
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Remove the breaded cheese sticks from the freezer. Dry in batches for 3-5 minutes per batch, until golden brown. Use a paper towel-lined plate or cooling rack to drain. Allow to cool for 5 minutes
Popcorn Chicken recipe from Ketoconnect (actually their sweet and sour pork recipe)
Ingredients
-1.5 lbs chicken tenders
-2 cups ground pork rinds
-1/2 tsp onion powder
-1/2 tsp ground ginger
-1/2 tsp pink salt
-1/2 tsp black pepper
-2 large eggs
-oil for frying (ghee/coconut oil/tallow) I used avocado
Method
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In a large bowl, combine pork rinds, ginger, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together.
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Cube chicken into 1 inch cubes (even as possible makes for easier cooking), then dunk the pork in the egg and roll in the pork rind mixture. Place on a plate.
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In a cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Fry the chicken in batches. About 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to paper towel lined plate to absorb some oil.
Macros Per 4 Mozzarella sticks: 356 calories, 25.2 fat, 31.6 protein, 2.4 carbs, 0 fiber
Per 1/4 of chicken recipe: 252 calories, 8 fat, 38 protein, 2.5 net carbs
