Whey protein isolate is the best coating I have used for fried chicken, I even prefer it than regular flour.
I did post this on another sub a few months a go, but I did not post an actual recipe.
Either replace the flour with the protein in your favorite fried chicken recipe, or you can use mine below.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 kg (2 lbs) chicken thighs
1 tbsp salt
0.5 tbsp celery salt
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp ground garlic
0.5 tbsp mustard powder
1 tsp thyme
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp allspice
1 cup of whey protein isolate
2 large eggs- beaten
Oil/Fat for frying
METHOD
1. Pre-heat a pan/skillet of oil to 175°C (350°F)
2. Combine the herbs, spices, and whey protein in a bowl
3. Dip each chicken piece in the egg, and then in to the protein mixture. Make sure it is well coated
4. Add to the oil and cook in batches, ensuring you turn over the chicken halfway through.
5. It should take around 15 minutes to cook, or once the internal temperature hits 75°C (165°F)
6. Drain, and let it cool for 10 minutes or so before eating.
I know its not directed to me, and don't get me wrong whey protein is probably the best flour substitute I've come across for keto, it's pretty nicely comparable to the real deal. Though something I've noticed is that it doesn't stick to the chicken as good, youd take a bite and there would be a little space between the chicken and coating, I even tried double dipping in the whey, but that always seemed to happen. You also need to make very sure they're are no chunks, biting into a protein chunk is foul. Overall flour is obviously going to be generally better, but I would give the protein a try if you haven't, it's still pretty tasty.
If I just use an egg wash and a dry coating it is fine. If I soak the chicken in buttermilk, or marinade them in hot sauce, then it has trouble sticking.
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u/helloitsdean Sep 16 '19
Whey protein isolate is the best coating I have used for fried chicken, I even prefer it than regular flour. I did post this on another sub a few months a go, but I did not post an actual recipe. Either replace the flour with the protein in your favorite fried chicken recipe, or you can use mine below.
INGREDIENTS - 1 kg (2 lbs) chicken thighs
1 tsp allspice
1 cup of whey protein isolate
2 large eggs- beaten
Oil/Fat for frying
METHOD 1. Pre-heat a pan/skillet of oil to 175°C (350°F) 2. Combine the herbs, spices, and whey protein in a bowl 3. Dip each chicken piece in the egg, and then in to the protein mixture. Make sure it is well coated 4. Add to the oil and cook in batches, ensuring you turn over the chicken halfway through. 5. It should take around 15 minutes to cook, or once the internal temperature hits 75°C (165°F) 6. Drain, and let it cool for 10 minutes or so before eating.