Keto Soy Drumsticks - Keto Recipes

These Keto Soy Drumsticks are very simple and flavorful, and it is good for the person on the keto or low-carb diet. These Drumsticks are marinated in the flavorful mix of tamari, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger, then we can fry the drumsticks till they get golden brown, so they contain fewer carbs. This dish doesn’t contain any additional sugar but has a strong and rich umami flavor like the traditional dish. These drumsticks are storage-friendly, so it is perfect for meal prep and the hectic weeknight meal. These drumsticks have crispy skin and delicate meat, and add some additional sesame seeds and onions to make them more flavorful and aromatic. We can serve these Keto Soy Drumsticks with keto-friendly roasted vegetables and with cauliflower rice.

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STATS:

Calories: 220 kcal
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving size: 2 drumsticks
Cook time: 35–40 minutes
Cuisine: Asian-inspired / Low-Carb
Total time: 45–60 minutes
Course: Main Course
Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Servings: 4

EQUIPMENT:

Knife
Chopping board
Bowl
Spatula
Baking tray
Parchment paper

INGREDIENTS:

8 chicken drumsticks
3 tbsp. tamari
One tablespoon sesame oil
One tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Two garlic pieces
1 tsp. Ginger
½ tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil
1 tbsp. Erythritol
½ tsp. chili flakes or Sriracha
1 tsp. sesame seeds
1 tbsp. scallions

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

COCONUT AMINOS:

We have to utilize the coconut aminos in place of soy sauce to make the keto-friendly dish.

SESAME OIL:

We have to use the sesame oil to give a deep and nutty flavor to the dish, and we have to add a small amount of sesame oil because it is very small.

GINGER AND GARLIC:

We have to use fresh garlic and ginger to provide a strong taste; we can also use the powdered form of ginger and garlic if fresh is not available.

RICE VINEGAR:

Rice vinegar inclde a little tartness to temper the umami. We don’t have to use the sweet vinegar to make the keto dish.

KETO SWEETENER:

We have to use a keto sweetener like Erythritol or monk fruit to sweeten the marinade.

SIRARCHA:

We can add Sriracha or chili flakes, which make it a little spicy. You can change the amount of spice as you like or leave it out completely.

OLIVE OIL:

We have to use olive or avocado oil to fry the chicken, and it can crisp the skin.

GARNISH:

We have to add the scallions and sesame seeds that give a restaurant-style finish, and they add the texture and the color, and the additional taste.

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INSTRUCTION:

We can warm up the oven to 400 degrees F.
Now we can place the foil on the sheet.
Then can add the tamari, ginger, black pepper, chili flakes, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and Erythritol in the bowl and mix these ingredients.
Now we can add the Drumsticks in dish & toss the chicken.
We can leave the chicken to infuse for around thirty minutes to 1 hour.
Then we can place the wire rack on the baking sheet.
We can brush the olive oil on the drumsticks and arrange the sticks on the rack.
Now we can bake the drumsticks for 35 to 40 minutes or till the skin of the chicken gets crispy and the interior temperature reaches 165 degrees F, and we
have to flip the sticks in between the time.
We can garnish the drumsticks with the sesame seeds and the scallions and serve them warm.

TIPS:

We can broil the chicken drumsticks for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to make the skin extra crispy.
You can also marinate the chicken for the entire night to make the chicken more flavorful.
We can serve the chicken drumsticks with the keto sautéed vegetables and with the cauliflower rice.