Coating for chicken that is lower carb/lower calorie?

happyteacher
on 7/29/16 12:37 pm

Anyone have a recipe that they like for a chicken coating that is a little easier on the caloric/carb load? I can seem to get one or the other lowered, but not both. 

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Theduffman27
on 7/29/16 1:01 pm
VSG on 11/19/14

I use hot and spicy pork rinds as a coating. I am not sure if you have an Aldis near you? That is where I buy the hot and spicy pork rinds that I use.

happyteacher
on 7/29/16 10:25 pm

Not a pork rind fan, but interesting idea- I will have to think of some possible alternatives that are a little outside of the box.

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

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Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 7/29/16 1:22 pm
RNY on 08/05/19

I've had some REALLY good "paleo" fried chicken with a breading made from coconut flour and shredded parm. If you go light on the breading, I imagine it wouldn't be too bad.

I've used crushed almonds before, but you'll want to be careful with the portion sizes there.

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happyteacher
on 7/29/16 10:24 pm

Just bought some coconut flour and will give it a try. Thanks-

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21  2Mo: -16  3Mo: -12  4MO - 13  5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6  Goal in 8 months 4 days!!   6' 2''  EWL 103%  Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5   150+ pounds lost  

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Donna L.
on 7/29/16 3:09 pm - Chicago, IL
Revision on 02/19/18

I use 1/3 pork rinds, 1/3 ground nuts (or almond meal) and 1/3 parmesan.  As for easier on the calorie load, even normal breaded stuff is pretty caloric.  I just coat the top of the chicken and bake it, and don't bother to coat the bottom.  Sadly, pretty much all the coatings are caloric when they are low carb.  Probably coconut flour is the least so.

I follow a ketogenic diet post-op. I also have a diagnosis of binge eating disorder. Feel free to ask me about either!

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happyteacher
on 7/29/16 10:27 pm

I know. I will take the lower carb version, but dang- wi**** wouldn't add so much calories to it! The air fryer does a spectacular job of cooking crispy chicken, so now if I can just get the breading down!

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21  2Mo: -16  3Mo: -12  4MO - 13  5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6  Goal in 8 months 4 days!!   6' 2''  EWL 103%  Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5   150+ pounds lost  

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ttfan
on 7/30/16 2:52 am
RNY on 08/15/16

I know this isn't actually what your asking for but Walden Farms brand BBQ sauce have 0 calories and is absolutely delicious!

happyteacher
on 7/30/16 7:03 am

I used their products for a bit during the weight loss phase. I am in maintainance so I don't mind using regular sauce now. The chicken is different because it kicks up the calorie count so high from the breading. Takes too big of a chunk out of my 1200 calorie target goal for a day!

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21  2Mo: -16  3Mo: -12  4MO - 13  5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6  Goal in 8 months 4 days!!   6' 2''  EWL 103%  Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5   150+ pounds lost  

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KattattaK
on 7/30/16 8:30 am

I've done Paleo in the past, and egg white and coconut flour was amazing!!!!

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