Crispy Chicken Strips (Diabetic-Friendly & Low-Carb)
Crunchy outside, juicy inside — without flour or blood sugar spikes.
✅ Why This Version Is Better
- No white flour
- No breadcrumbs
- No added sugar
- High protein, low net carbs
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1½ lbs chicken breast, cut into strips
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Coating:
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Mix:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp heavy cream or water
👩🍳 Instructions (Oven Method – Healthiest)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line baking sheet with parchment. - Season chicken with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Prepare coating
- Mix almond flour, Parmesan, and spices in one bowl.
- Beat eggs and cream in another bowl.
- Coat strips
- Dip chicken into egg mixture.
- Roll in almond mixture, pressing gently to coat.
- Bake
- Place on baking sheet.
- Lightly spray with olive oil spray (helps crisp).
- Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.
🔥 Air Fryer Option (Extra Crispy)
- Cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Flip halfway through.
🔢 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- ~320 calories
- 4–6g net carbs
- 35g protein
- 18g fat
- No added sugar
🩺 Blood Sugar Tips
- Avoid honey mustard or sugary sauces.
- Serve with:
- Sugar-free ranch
- Mustard
- Garlic aioli
- Buffalo sauce (no sugar added)
