Keto Chicken Karaage
Indulge in the crispy, golden perfection of Keto Chicken Karaage—a low-carb twist on Japan’s beloved fried chicken recipe! This mouthwatering dish features tender, bite-sized chicken thighs marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for an explosion of umami flavor. Coated in almond flour and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, the fried chicken achieves the perfect crunch without using traditional wheat flour, making it completely keto-friendly. Fried to perfection in avocado oil, these golden bites are quick to prepare and ideal for anyone following a ketogenic or gluten-free lifestyle. Serve hot with lemon wedges for a refreshing zest that complements the rich, savory notes of the karaage. Perfect for dinner parties or a satisfying weeknight meal, this recipe is proof that comfort food can be deliciously guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 Egg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 cup Avocado oil (for frying)
- 1 Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
In another bowl, beat the egg and set aside.
On a large plate, mix the almond flour with salt and pepper.
Heat the avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
Dip each marinated chicken piece into the beaten egg, then coat it with the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the fried chicken pieces and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve the keto chicken karaage hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 356.4 g | 457% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.3 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 763 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 3407 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 149.5 g | 299% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1425 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
