Chicken Chips: A Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe (2024)

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.

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!

🧐 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

🔖 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

💨 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

👩🏻‍🍳 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.

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