Have you ever heard of chicken chips? You’ve probably heard of tortilla chips, potato chips, and even pineapple chips.
When someone is on a diet and wants a salty pleasure, they often turn to this high protein crispy Keto snack meal.
You’ll adore these crispy and wholesome chips whether you’re searching for a Keto chicken thigh dish or simply attempting to reduce your carb intake.
without carbohydrates, salty, and crunchy? Your keto diet will be completely transformed by these chicken chips! All the crunch you want without any extra carbohydrates!
On the ketogenic diet, controlling the need to eat is not always simple.
You want something that may offer you a pleasing crunch without being loaded with carbohydrates.
When I had my former eating habits, chips would satisfy my craving for anything salty and crunchy. You name it: barbecue, sour cream and onion, cheddar cheese. I ate anything that was in a bag, salty, crispy, and crunchy.
Why This Recipe Works
These tasty and healthy Keto crunchy snacks offer 0 carbohydrates and 22 grams of protein per serving.
There are only a few straightforward stages in this quick and easy approach.
Chicken and seasonings are the only items required. Making it when you don’t have many groceries in the fridge is a terrific idea.
What You Need To Make Chicken Chips
Ingredients
- Chicken skin, cut into pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
For sauce pictured (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise or sour cream (Mayo is recommended)
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar-free barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon stevia
Recipe Ingredients And Substitutions
Chicken Thighs: Chicken breast works just as well. You can buy pre-ground chicken and save yourself a step! If you do use chicken breast, you may want to spray the parchment paper with cooking spray so that the chicken doesn’t stick to the paper.
Chipotle Powder: While I wouldn’t say these chicken chips are spicy, the chipotle powder does provide a little bit of heat. You can leave this out if you prefer.
Nutritional Yeast: Totally optional. I like adding nutritional yeast because it provides a bit of a cheesy flavor and a little extra protein.
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How To Make Chicken Chips
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
STEP 1: If using whole chicken thighs, cut thighs into manageable portions and feed through a meat grinder and into a medium bowl.
Step 2. Apply thorough mixing with a rubber spatula. Once more run the chicken mixture through the meat grinder to achieve a paste-like consistency.
Step 3: Tear a piece of parchment paper equal to the size of a large cookie sheet. Add half of the chicken paste in the middle of the sheet.
Cover with a piece of Saran Wrap that’s the same size as the parchment paper.
Use a rolling pin to flatten the chicken until it’s paper-thin.
Step 4: Remove cling film and carefully transfer the parchment paper to a cookie sheet.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until it looks crispy but not burned.
I cooked mine for 35 minutes, but because ovens vary you may want to give or take 5-10 minutes.
I would check on them at the 30 minute mark and go from there.
Step 5: Remove your giant chicken chip from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
If it doesn’t feel crispy enough, toss it back in the oven for 5-10 more minutes.
Step 6: After the chip has reached the perfect crispness, cut it into smaller chips.
The remaining chicken half can now be frozen or you can prepare another batch.
I suggest dipping it in guacamole, hummus, or your preferred dip.
How To Make Chicken Chips In An Air Fryer
Step 1: Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of your air fryer. Add a few tablespoons of chicken mixture to the center of the parchment paper and cover with Saran Wrap.
Step 2: Use a rolling pin to roll the chicken mixture as thinly as possible.
Remove excess chicken if it goes over the edge of the parchment paper.
Step 3: Place into the air fryer and air fry at 375 for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is crispy.
FAQ
What are flock chicken chips made of?
Our Original flavored chicken chips are made with simple ingredients: 100% real premium chicken skin and salt. With the crispy and crunchy texture of potato chips (without the carbs) and the protein of jerky, this is the ultimate guilt free, keto friendly, low carb, and high protein snack.
How do you make chicken skin super crispy?
“Put a little schmear of vegetable oil and because there is no water in it, the heat from the oven immediately begins to crisp up the skin and you don’t end up with steam coming off the skin,” he says. Slow and steady when roasting.
What is another name for chicken and chips?
Other names for chicken and chips include: Chicken fingers, chicken tenders, chicken nuggets and fries.
What ingredient makes chicken skin crispy?
That trick is a sprinkling of baking powder, and it’ll get you the crispiest, crackliest bites of fatty, salty skin imaginable, whether you’re cooking just one thigh, a plate of wings, or an entire bird. Baking powder, it turns out, is good for quite a lot more than baking.
Are chicken chips unhealthy?
Bottom Line: As a registered dietitian the one recommendation I have is to consume chicken chips like any food — in moderation. They do contain a fair amount of saturated fat, and consuming high amounts of saturated fat has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease.