Low Carb Homemade KFC Zinger Burger
Craving fast food flavors without the guilt? This Low Carb Homemade KFC Zinger Burger is the perfect solution for a healthier indulgence! Featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy almond flour and Parmesan crust seasoned with bold spices like paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, this burger delivers all the fiery zest you'd expect from a classic zinger—minus the carbs. Instead of traditional buns, crunchy cabbage leaves wrap the flavorful chicken, complemented by crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy pickles, and a creamy homemade spicy mayo sauce that ties it all together. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a keto-friendly meal that doesn't skimp on flavor or satisfaction. Whether you're watching carbs or simply love a good DIY burger, this recipe promises restaurant-quality bites from the comfort of your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Chicken breast
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup High smoke point oil (avocado or coconut oil)
- 4 large Cabbage leaves
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
- 0.5 cup Iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium Tomato, sliced
- 0.25 cup Pickles, sliced
Instructions
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner pieces. Lightly pound them to an even thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the almond flour, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and unsweetened almond milk until well combined.
Dip each piece of chicken first into the egg mixture, then into the almond flour mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and hot sauce to make a spicy mayo sauce.
To assemble each low carb burger: Take two large cabbage leaves to substitute for buns. Place the cooked chicken patty on one cabbage leaf, add shredded lettuce, a slice of tomato, pickles, and a generous dollop of spicy mayo sauce. Top with another cabbage leaf.
Secure the burger with a skewer or toothpick if needed and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 242.1 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 686 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 5097 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 127.0 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1055 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2107 mg | 45% | |
*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.
