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Easy Carnivore Diet Fried Chicken Strips

These carnivore-friendly chicken strips offer a protein-rich, zero-carb alternative to traditional fried chicken. Made with pork cracklings for a crunchy, flavorful coating and baked to crispy perfection, this dish is a satisfying addition to a carnivore diet.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 2

Equipment

  • blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Two medium bowls
  • Air Fryer (optional for crispier texture)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken thighs or tenders
  • 6 ounces pork cracklings or pork rinds
  • 2 large eggs
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Use a food processor or blender to grind pork cracklings into a fine, oily powder.
  • Slice chicken thighs into strips approximately 4 inches long and 1/2-1 inch wide.
  • Beat the eggs in a small bowl.
  • Set up a breading station: place the ground pork crackling powder in a separate bowl.
  • Dip each chicken strip into the beaten egg mixture.
  • Roll the egg-coated chicken strip in the pork crackling powder until fully coated.
  • Arrange the breaded strips on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Generously season the strips with sea salt.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the strips and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the coating is hard and crunchy.
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