Nigerian Fried Chicken (No Flour, Keto Sides)
Nigerian Fried Chicken with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour dredging on the chicken. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
Marinated chicken pieces, seasoned with aromatic Nigerian spices (onions, garlic, ginger, peppers, curry, thyme), then fried until golden brown and crispy. Served with low-carb greens.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), vegetable oil (for frying), onions, garlic, ginger, habanero peppers, curry powder, thyme, seasoning cubes, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no flour dredging on the chicken. Served with a side of steamed spinach or ugwu leaves instead of rice or plantain. Confirm no sugar in marinade.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning/marinade, flour dredging (must be explicitly omitted), potential for excessive amounts of high-carb spices.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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