Keto Cinnamon Crunch Chicken Thighs

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  • prep time

    prep time

    15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    25 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    40 min

Keto Cinnamon Crunch Chicken Thighs

These deliciously tender Keto chicken thighs make a great low carb lunch or dinner option. Our Keto chicken recipe is prepared with skinless and boneless chicken thighs, ground almonds, crunchy pecans, warming cinnamon and beaten egg. The chicken is coated in the beaten egg, then a layer of crunchy cinnamon breading before being oven baked until crisp and golden.

Can I Use Different Nuts?

We have used chopped pecans as they perfectly complement the sweet and warming cinnamon. If preferred, you could use an alternative Keto-friendly chopped nut. Macadamia nuts or walnuts would make a great substitution. Simply use in the same quantities and as directed. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the recipe.

Serving Suggestions

Our sweet and crunchy Keto chicken thighs make a great protein base for your lunch or dinner. Perfect served with a side of roasted low carb vegetables. Or why not try with our Keto maple balsamic roasted sprouts with pancetta? This can be found in our sides section along with an array of delicious alternative low carb options.

  • Net Carbs

    1.6 g

  • Fiber

    2.5 g

  • Total Carbs

    4.2 g

  • Protein

    23.8 g

  • Fats

    16.2 g

255 cals

Keto Cinnamon Crunch Chicken Thighs

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Ingredients

  • Chicken thigh, skin removed before cooking

    Chicken thigh, skin removed before cooking

    4 medium

  • Cinnamon, Ground

    Cinnamon, Ground

    1 teaspoon

  • Raw Egg

    Raw Egg

    1 small

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ½ teaspoon

  • Almonds, Raw

    Almonds, Raw

    ½ cup, ground

  • Pecans

    Pecans

    ¼ cup, chopped

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 3

40 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat until smooth. Add the ground almonds, chopped pecans, cinnamon, salt and pepper to a second bowl. Mix well to combine. You may add more or less seasoning and cinnamon to taste.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Take one of the chicken thighs and coat it completely in beaten egg. Then, dredge the chicken in the cinnamon crumb until liberally coated all over. Repeat this process with the remaining chicken thighs until they are all coated in the breading.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Arrange the breaded chicken thighs across a shallow oven tray. Transfer to the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes or until entirely cooked through and the crumb is crisp and golden. Serve with your preferred Keto sides.

Comments 2

  • DeliveranceRichards

    DeliveranceRichards a year ago

    Soooo good! Great easy fall meal. Didn’t think cinnamon would be good on chicken.

    • EnthusiasticVelociraptor

      EnthusiasticVelociraptor 2 years ago

      This is my favorite CM recipe! I’ve made it 3 times. I triple the recipe and get a value pack of thighs so I can have lunch in the freezer for over a week!