Print

Crispy Keto Orange Chicken Recipe with Easy Honey Mustard Glaze

crispy keto orange chicken - featured image
Print Recipe

A low-carb, keto-friendly crispy chicken dish coated with almond flour and pork rinds, finished with a tangy-sweet honey mustard glaze. Perfect for a quick, flavorful, and comforting meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup crushed pork rinds
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
  • Avocado oil or coconut oil, for frying
  • ¼ cup sugar-free honey substitute (e.g., Sukrin Gold or monk fruit honey)
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into roughly 1½-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, crushed pork rinds, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
  4. Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to coat. Set aside.
  5. Pour about ½ inch of avocado or coconut oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high until 350°F (175°C) or until a small piece of coating sizzles immediately when dropped in.
  6. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
  8. In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar-free honey substitute, Dijon mustard, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
  9. Toss the warm crispy chicken pieces in the honey mustard glaze until evenly coated.
  10. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh chopped parsley or green onions.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure coating sticks and stays crispy. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for best results. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Glaze chicken while warm for better adhesion. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven on a wire rack to restore crispiness.

Nutrition

Keywords: keto, low-carb, orange chicken, honey mustard glaze, crispy chicken, keto dinner, gluten-free, dairy-free

Find it online: https://avabake.com/crispy-keto-orange-chicken-recipe-with-easy-honey-mustard-glaze/