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Quick and Easy Series: Keto Chicken Fingers with Mock Honey Mustard

My family loves chicken fingers- its a comfort food for all of us for sure. So of course I have a few keto versions that we love. This one may be my favorite- for two reasons- its just SO FLAVORFUL, while at the same time the easiest to whip up! I hope you will give them a try- the secret to these is in the breading combination! We love this breading so much that I actually make it in bulk, already mixed together and ready to go- making a great dinner even quicker!!!! For the chicken You will need: Chicken, cut into strips that are approx. equal in size, around 2 lbs 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 1 cup Parmesan ( the green can kind) 1 cup crushed pork rinds seasoning of your choice, to taste 1 stick butter, melted Directions:  ( preheat oven to 400 degrees) Dip Chicken into the butter. Coat with breadcrumb mixture very well. Repeat, Placing them on parchment lined baking sheet. Cook for 20 minutes, then increase temp to 450 and bake additional 5 minutes. For...

Time to Shrink's Low Carb Green Chicken Enchiladas

Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas (1 recipe using low carb tortillas / 1 recipe using zucchini noodles as tortillas) --See video for much more detailed directions-- INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs shredded chicken ( I tend to shred in big batches in my Instant pot- See my crack chicken recipe for directions) 1 can Rotel 1 block Philadelphia Cream cheese 1 Tbsp spices of choice (optional- I tend to do taco seasoning type combination, but will be super tasty even if you totally omit this step) 2 Tbsp crushed chipotle peppers ( purely optional- if you enjoy heat) 1 bag Mexican shredded cheese, or equivalent amount cheese of choice (divided) 1 can Green Enchilada Sauce ( I use Aldi brand) 8 low carb tortillas of choice 1. 1-2 zucchini, sliced length wise thinly on a mandolin1.Combine chicken through half bag shredded cheese together in bowl and mix till well incorporated. 2. Place half can enchilada sauce in bowl and wet a tortilla on both sides. Next lay out tortilla and place about 1.2 ...

Crack Chicken - Keto Approved!

I don't know if you've ever heard of Crack Chicken, but I made my version for dinner tonight and was reminded just how addictive this stuff is and how much my family LOVES it. I've made it to take a meal to people in the past as well and I have never had a bad review. It is also VERY Keto friendly and can be made quickly and used for meal prep for a week so so easily! I made it to serve Family Style. So, here goes.... My  Instant Pot Crack Chicken - Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken ( I used chicken breast but you could do thighs or even skip the instant pot and make your shredded chicken from a rotisserie or however you please) 1 Tbsp Ranch seasoning ( I use Penzey's buttermilk ranch  ) - it does have a tad sugar in it but its so little and spread out over many serving... 1 cup water seasoning salt 8 oz cream cheese 1. Place chicken in the Instant Pot and add a bit of seasoning salt, or salt and pepper. Set to Manuel, 17 minutes. Place lid and make sure kn...

Sheet Pan Fajitas - Keto Approved!

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas This recipe is so simple and so versatile, as its easy to do for meal prep or size up and do to serve a ton of peeps! I did film a video making this family style for a party, but I will post below just as a basic recipe! I hope ya'll can make this and enjoy it as much as we do! Ingredients 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips 1 red pepper, sliced 1 yellow pepper, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 lemon 2 Tbsp fajita seasoning, divided ( I like Penzey's   ) 2 Tbsp Avocado oil, divided ( or oil of your choice) Toppings of choice- shredded lettuce shredded cheeses salsa guacamole sour cream pepitas /sunflower seeds sliced limes ( and on and on, whatever floats your boat!) DIRECTIONS: Turn oven on 350 Toss chicken with seasoning and about 1 Tbsp of avocado oil. Spread it out on a sheet pan. Set aside Now do the same with veggies! Pop both sheet pans in oven for 15 min. Open and give all a toss. Increase heat to 400 and bake an addi...