Sugar-Free Crispy Fried Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the perfect balance of crispy and flavorful with this Sugar-Free Crispy Fried Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce recipe! This healthier twist on a classic favorite features golden-brown chicken drumsticks coated in a gluten-free almond flour crust, paired with a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce made using a natural honey substitute. The combination of smoked paprika and parmesan cheese in the breading delivers a bold, savory crunch, while the sauce offers irresistible garlicky richness. Perfectly fried and then baked to ensure a juicy interior, this dish is ideal for those seeking a low-carb, guilt-free comfort food option. Ready in just under an hour, it's a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for family dinners or special gatherings! Keywords: sugar-free fried chicken, gluten-free recipes, honey garlic sauce, healthy comfort food, crispy chicken drumsticks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.33 cup honey substitute
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a shallow dish, mix almond flour, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
In another shallow dish, beat eggs with the almond milk until well combined.
Dip each chicken drumstick first in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in the almond flour mixture, ensuring full coverage.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry each drumstick in the oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer fried chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
Once all pieces are fried, bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
While the chicken bakes, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey substitute, minced garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water. Add this to the saucepan.
Heat the saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Once the chicken is done, remove from the oven and serve hot with the honey garlic sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 257.2 g | 330% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.0 g | 265% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1156 mg | 385% | |
| Sodium | 6129 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.3 g | ||
| Protein | 234.8 g | 470% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1054 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2330 mg | 50% | |
*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.
