Fried Chicken

with Cheesy Grits

prep time: 8 minutes (not including time to make grits or kale chips)
cook time: 13 minutes yield: 4 servings

Nothing screams “comfort food” louder than fried
chicken and grits! This keto remake will have you
asking for more just to make sure the dish is keto—it
tastes that good!

2 cups coconut oil or rendered keto fat, such as lard,
for frying (see note)
1 large egg
½ cup powdered Parmesan cheese (see here) or pork
dust
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 chicken legs
Double batch Keto Grits (here), for serving

Chopped fresh herbs of choice, for garnish (optional)
Kale chips (recipe below), for serving (optional)

1. Heat the oil in a 4-inch-deep (or deeper) cast-iron
   skillet over medium heat to 375°F.


2. While the oil is heating, place the egg in a
   shallow bowl and beat it lightly with a fork. Combine