Paleo Homemade KFC Style Fried Chicken
Crispy, flavorful, and entirely guilt-free, this Paleo Homemade KFC Style Fried Chicken recipe recreates the fast-food favorite with a healthy twist! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and cayenne, these golden drumsticks deliver bold, mouthwatering flavor in every bite. Made with almond flour and tapioca starch for a grain-free coating, and fried to perfection in nutrient-rich coconut oil, this dish meets all your Paleo diet needs without compromising on taste or crunch. Whether you're craving comfort food or hosting a crowd-pleasing dinner, these crispy drumsticks will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve them hot and enjoy a delicious paleo indulgence that’s easy to prepare in just 45 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 1 cup Tapioca starch
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 cup Coconut oil
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca starch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create the flour mixture.
In another bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and eggs until fully combined.
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep in the pan.
Dip each chicken drumstick into the coconut milk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, covering it completely and gently pressing the mixture onto the chicken.
Working in batches if necessary, carefully add the coated chicken drumsticks to the hot oil.
Fry the chicken drumsticks for about 12 to 15 minutes on each side, or until the coating is crisp and the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat with any remaining chicken until all pieces are cooked.
Serve the paleo fried chicken hot and enjoy your guilt-free indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 402.7 g | 516% | |
| Saturated Fat | 216.0 g | 1080% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 3119 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.2 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 235.1 g | 470% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 694 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 2476 mg | 53% | |
*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.
