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    Published: Jul 10, 2022 Updated: Jul 10, 2022 by Nena Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 8 Comments

    Chicken Chips: A Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe

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    chicken chips, crunchy Keto snacks, in a bowl with a side of guacamole

    You've heard of tortilla chips, potato chips, maybe even pineapple chips, but have you ever heard of chicken chips? This high protein crunchy Keto snack has become one of my go-to recipes when I'm on a diet and need a salty treat.

    crunchy keto chicken chips in a bowl with guacamole on the side

    Whether you're looking for a Keto chicken thigh recipe or just trying to cut carbs, you'll love these crunchy and nutritious chips!

    A friend of mine was recently on the Keto diet and asked me if I had ideas for any good Keto chicken thigh recipes or Keto crunchy snacks. I suddenly remembered seeing this intriguing recipe for salmon chips a while back.

    I thought it would be fun to try to make chips out of chicken. The result did not disappoint, and the process was so easy and quick!

    Jump to:
    • 🧐 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🛒 What You Need To Make Chicken Chips
    • 🔖 Recipe Ingredients And Substitutions
    • 🍗 How To Make Chicken Chips
    • 💨 How To Make Chicken Chips In An Air Fryer
    • 🥚Other Keto Recipes
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Pro Tips
    • 🍖Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🧐 Why This Recipe Works

    • These delicious & nutritious Keto crunchy snacks have 22 grams of protein per serving and 0 carbs!
    • The process is quick and simple, with just a few easy steps.
    • The only ingredients you need are chicken and spices. It's a great snack to make when you hardly have any groceries in the fridge.

    🛒 What You Need To Make Chicken Chips

    chicken chip spices on a plate beside ground chicken thighs in a bowl

    🔖 Recipe Ingredients And Substitutions

    • Chicken Thighs: Chicken breast works just as well. You can buy pre-ground chicken and save yourself a step! If you do use chicken breast, you may want to spray the parchment paper with cooking spray so that the chicken doesn't stick to the paper.
    • Chipotle Powder: While I wouldn't say these chicken chips are spicy, the chipotle powder does provide a little bit of heat. You can leave this out if you prefer.
    • Nutritional Yeast: Totally optional. I like adding nutritional yeast because it provides a bit of a cheesy flavor and a little extra protein.

    🍗 How To Make Chicken Chips

    Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. 

    STEP 1: If using whole chicken thighs, cut thighs into manageable portions and feed through a meat grinder and into a medium bowl. 

    raw chicken in a meat grinder
    ground chicken in a bowl

    Step 2: Mix spices in a small bowl then add to the ground chicken. Mix throughly using a rubber spatula. Run the chicken mixture through the meat grinder one more time so that the texture of the chicken is paste-like. 

    Pro tip: If you don’t have a meat grinder, you can either chop the meat with a sharp knife or use a food processor.

    unmixed spices in a small bowl
    mixed spices in a bowl
    spices and raw chicken in a bowl before being mixed
    chicken being processed through meat grinder a second time

    Step 3: Tear a piece of parchment paper equal to the size of a large cookie sheet. Add half of the chicken paste in the middle of the sheet. Cover with a piece of Saran Wrap that’s the same size as the parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten the chicken until it’s paper-thin.

    Pro tip: You want the chicken rolled thin enough that it becomes translucent when held up to the light.

    chicken paste in a bowl as a result of being processed
    chicken paste placed on parchment paper
    flattened chicken paste with a rolling pin on top
    chicken flattened into a thin layer on parchment paper

    Step 4: Remove cling film and carefully transfer the parchment paper to a cookie sheet. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until it looks crispy but not burned. I cooked mine for 35 minutes, but because ovens vary you may want to give or take 5-10 minutes. I would check on them at the 30 minute mark and go from there.

    flattened chicken on a cookie sheet in the oven
    the crunchy keto chicken chips crisping up in the oven

    Step 5: Remove your giant chicken chip from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. If it doesn't feel crispy enough, toss it back in the oven for 5-10 more minutes.

    crunchy keto chicken chips after being removed from the oven

    Step 6: Once the chip is nice and crisp, break it into smaller chips. At this point you can either make another batch or freeze the remaining half of the chicken. I recommend serving it with guacamole, hummus, or your favorite dip!

    chicken chips, the perfect crunchy keto snacks in a bowl

    💨 How To Make Chicken Chips In An Air Fryer

    Step 1: Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of your air fryer. Add a few tablespoons of chicken mixture to the center of the parchment paper and cover with Saran Wrap. 

    Step 2: Use a rolling pin to roll the chicken mixture as thinly as possible. Remove excess chicken if it goes over the edge of the parchment paper. 

    Step 3: Place into the air fryer and air fry at 375 for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is crispy.

    🥚Other Keto Recipes

    If you're looking for other tasty Keto recipes, be sure to check out this delicious Keto Chicken Florentine Bake from Jen at Keto Cooking Wins. You can also give these tried and true recipes a go!

    • Keto crackers
    • Healthy Keto Deviled Eggs
    • Easy Keto Stuffed Mushrooms

    🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

    Are chicken chips a thing?

    Chicken chips are in fact a thing! Still, most people are surprised when they learn that you can make delicious protein chips out of chicken. While they're not as common as potato or tortilla chips, they do have a similar texture and satisfying crunch. If you're looking for a crunchy Keto snack chicken chips are the perfect way to satisfy your cravings!

    What are chicken chips made of?

    Chicken chips are made of chicken that has been ground and flattened into a thin layer, along with various spices including sea salt, black or white pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chipotle powder. They are completely free of any grains, gluten, or artificial ingredients, and are a great low carb snack for anyone trying to cut back on carbs.

    What do chicken chips taste like?

    I would compare the taste of chicken chips to a cross between the skin on a rotisserie chicken and the spicy nacho flavored Doritos. These chips are flavorful on their own, but if you really want to take your taste buds for a ride I would suggest eating them with a buffalo ranch dip, sour cream and onion dip, or even nacho cheese.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Pro Tips

    • While this is technically a Keto chicken thigh recipe, chicken breast is also perfectly fine to use, and you can usually find it pre-ground so you can skip a step!
    • When rolling the chicken you want it thin enough that it becomes translucent when held up to the light.
    • If you want to make the chips a little easier to break up after they're done baking you can score them with your rubber spatula before removing the cling film and putting the tray in the oven.
    • When the chicken chips are done baking they will have shrunk significantly, and the edges will have begun to curl. The chips should be a warm, dark reddish-brown when they're done baking and should feel crisp to the touch after cooling.
    • I would suggest eating the chips the same day as they will get soggy if stored in the fridge and could become rancid if left out for too long.
    crunchy chicken chips on a cutting board

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    📖 Recipe

    crunchy keto chicken chips in a bowl with guacamole on the side

    Chicken Chips: A Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe

    Crunchy chips made with chicken, perfect for Keto or a low-carb diet.
    5 from 42 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Nena Sterner

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. chicken thighs (ground)
    • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast (optional)

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 300 degrees F

    • If using whole chicken thighs, cut thighs into manageable portions and feed through a meat grinder and into a medium bowl. 
    • Mix spices in a small bowl then add to the ground chicken. Mix throughly using a rubber spatula. Run the chicken mixture through the meat grinder one more time so that the texture of the chicken is paste-like. 
    • Tear a piece of parchment paper equal to the size of a large cookie sheet. Add half of the chicken paste in the middle of the sheet. Cover with a piece of cling film that’s the same size as the parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten the chicken until it’s paper-thin.
    • Remove cling film and carefully transfer the parchment paper to a cookie sheet. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until it looks crispy but not burned. I cooked mine for 35 minutes, but because ovens vary you may want to give or take 5-10 minutes. I would check on them at the 30 minute mark and go from there.
    • Remove your giant chicken chip from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. If at this point it doesn't feel crispy enough you can toss it back in the oven for 5-10 more minutes.
    • Once the chip is nice and crisp, break it into smaller chips. I recommend serving it with guacamole or your favorite dip!

    Notes

    • See post for air fryer instructions.
    • While this is technically a Keto chicken thigh recipe, chicken breast is also perfectly fine to use, and you can usually find it pre-ground so you can skip a step!
    • If you don’t have a meat grinder, you can either chop the meat with a sharp knife or use a food processor.
    • When rolling the chicken you want it thin enough that it becomes translucent when held up to the light.
    • If you want to make the chips a little easier to break up after they're done baking you can score them with your rubber spatula before removing the cling film and putting the tray in the oven.
    • When the chicken chips are done baking they will have shrunk significantly, and the edges will have begun to curl. The chips should be a warm, dark reddish-brown when they're done baking and should feel crisp to the touch after cooling.
    • I would suggest eating the chips the same day as they will get soggy if stored in the fridge and could become rancid if left out for too long.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 531mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g
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    1. Katy says

      March 26, 2023 at 7:21 am

      Mine has been in the oven for an HR now and is still not firm. I rolled it out as thin as I could.

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      • Hilda Sterner says

        March 26, 2023 at 7:28 am

        Hi Katy,
        Did you make any changes? Did you use chicken thighs or breast? Have the edges begun to curl and does it look dark as in my photos? The texture gets crispier as it cools so you can try taking it out and see if it's crisp and if not, put it back in to cook some more.

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    2. Laura says

      March 12, 2023 at 2:35 pm

      This tasted amazing! My husband kept grilling me about what was it it because the chips "tasted too good!" The only problem I had is that about half of it stuck like glue to the wax paper. I am thinking that this may be because I used ground chicken breast and the lack of fat was the issue. Next time I will grease the paper a bit.

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      • Hilda Sterner says

        March 12, 2023 at 6:11 pm

        Thanks, Laura, that's a great tip! I'm glad you guys enjoyed them!

        Reply
    3. CJ says

      January 26, 2023 at 11:43 am

      OH MY GOSH..... your step by step photo's are heaven.. you are SO thoughtful and kind to do this and I will always look for YOUR recipes going forward... so grateful for you am I. MUCH APPRECIATED..... looking for more now.

      Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        January 26, 2023 at 11:48 am

        I'm glad you find the pics helpful, CJ! You'd be surprised how many people skip over them and head straight to the recipe card then send me questions that could be easily explained in the photos! 🤷🏻‍♀️

        Reply
    4. Hungry4Hucks says

      July 10, 2022 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Okay! These are crazy! We made them for some guests with guacamole dip and they're a smash! We're going to try it next with the Green Goddess salad. Fabulous!!!

      Reply
      • Nena Sterner says

        July 11, 2022 at 4:58 pm

        Ooo that's a good idea! I'll have to try those two together next time!

        Thanks!

        Reply

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