These Crispy Chicken Strips are the perfect summer meal! They’re crispy, they’re crunchy, easy to make a perfect crowd pleaser. I love using hemp seeds because they have so many nutritional benefits!
Hemp Seeds are high fiber, protein and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids! They are actually one of the few plant-based sources of all essential fatty acids. I really like cooking with them and NO… eating hemp won’t get you high, and you won’t test positive for THC on a drug test. Hemp hearts do not contain THC and it’s not the same thing as marijuana.
That being said, these crispy hemp seed chicken strips are a great fried chicken option. Nut and dairy free and beautifully golden, this recipe kid approved!
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Crispy Chicken Strips (Paleo, Keto, Whole30)
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: American
Description
Golden, crispy, keto hemp seed chicken strips! Nut and dairy free recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- ½ cup Manitoba Harvest Seeds
- Coconut oil, for frying
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Lay your chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Place on hand firmly over the breast and use a sharp knife to cut into the chicken horizontally, making two thin cutlets. Repeat with the second breast.
- Mix the coconut flour and seasonings on a plate.
- Whisk the eggs in a medium, shallow bowl.
- Pour your Manitoba Harvest seeds on to a second plate.
- Add oil to the skillet so it is ½ inch in depth.
- Piece by piece, dust the cutlets in the coconut flour mix, dredge in the egg then cover in Manitoba Harvest seeds. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Add to the hot oil, without crowding the skillet. Fry the breaded cutlets for 5 minutes a side.
Remove and set on a paper lines plate. - Serve in butter lettuce leaves with your favorite aioli and avocado! Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 strips
- Calories: 345
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
Audriana says
I can’t wait to make these! They look delicious.
One question I don’t think was already asked; would they turn out ok if I tried baking them? I know they might not be as crisp… but throwing them in the oven and being able to walk away is my favorite food prep method 🙂
Cristina says
I’ve never tried them in the oven, if you give it a go, please come back and let us know how it goes!
Chef William says
You got my attention with the Hemp seeds, a biggie in my kitchen but you brought it all home when you added turmeric. About the only thing I would change is that I like to cook with avocado oil, but I will be sharing these at the kitchen table very soon. With a handful of grandchildren, nieces and nephews This will be a hit. Thanks for sharing
Nadia says
I really enjoyed these. Super creative use of hemp seeds! The flavours worked really well together.
I used chicken thighs instead of breast. Super juicy and tender!
Cristina says
Awesome!!
Georgie says
Legit think my kids would rather have you as their mama haha! I don’t eat meat but this looks bloody divine!
Cristina says
You crack me up Georgie!
Darryl says
These look super tasty! YUMMIE!
STACEY CRAWFORD says
I love how crispy these are! How creative too! My kids make fun of my hemp seed “hippie” shampoo, so i should definitely make this for them.
ChihYu says
Crispy chicken is always my favorite ! Have to try this hemp seed version. Yum !
Katja says
WOW! These look so crispy and yummy. What a great way to use hemp hearts.
Gina Schroeder says
Yum! These are fantastic! Easy to make, quick to cook – Kids loved them too. I followed recipe exactly but next time will Use 1/4 coconut flour as i ended up Having lots of coating i had to toss. I served over butter lettuce and topped with primal kitchen’s ranch dessinG – so good!
Cristina says
Thanks Gina!
Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says
Dreams come true! Who doesn’t love chicken strips?!
Renee Kohley says
Ohhh the crispiness on those strips looks so legit! I can’t wait to make these for my girls! Thank you!
Jessica DeMay says
I love hemp seeds and this is such a fun way to use them! That chicken looks so crispy and delicious! Yum!
Megan Stevens says
Yum, love that creamy sauce with the crispy middle and lettuce– so many good and comforting textures!
Tessa Simpson says
I am a huge fan of hemp hearts, I like to find as many ways to use them as possible! These look delectable!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Wow!!! Now that’s a serious protein-packed meal! I would have never thought to use hemp seeds that way, such a cool and yummy idea!
Jean says
What a brilliant idea to use hemp seeds for the breading! I will definitely try this out.