1/4cup bacon grease, lard, tallow, or schmalz for frying (plus more if the level gets low )
2-3cups Pork Panko, or any flavor of pork rinds you like, ground in a blender
1-2Tbsp. fresh parsley minced, or 1 tsp dried
2large farm eggs
1/4cup almond milk or filtered water
1 1/2cups almond flour
1/2Tbsp each garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, black pepper, sea salt (or vary to your taste)
Directions
Prepare the meat: Cut chicken into approximately two-inch strips, or your preferred size, and dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
Mix the breading: Combine Pork Panko and parsley in pie dish or wide, shallow bowl.
Make the egg wash: In another pie dish or shallow bowl, beat the eggs and almond milk or water with a fork until blended.
Season the flour: Measure the almond flour, ground spices and sea salt into a gallon bag or large container with a lid, then shake to combine.
Add the chicken piece to the seasoned flour and seal the bag or container. Gently shake/rub the pieces to coat evenly.
Heat cooking oil in heavy-bottomed skillet until a drop of the coating added to the pan sizzles.
Remove a few pieces of chicken from the flour and dip in the egg wash. Use tongs to allow excess liquid to drip off for a few seconds, then press into the Pork Panko to coat all sides. Set on a plate.
When you have enough pieces ready for a batch, add one at a time to the skillet (avoid overcrowding the pan) and fry for about 3 minutes per side. If needed, use a meat thermometer to gauge doneness: 160 F is the target temp.
Set cooked chicken on a wire rack to cool briefly, while you continue to cook. Repeat the dredging, dipping, coating, frying process with remaining pieces of chicken.
To Plate
Serve hot with homemade ranch dressing or keto-friendly ketchup. Freeze extras in an airtight container for an easy-to-reheat meal.
Remember to log optional ingredients separately in your Senza Food Journal.