LLVLC On YouTube (Episode 25): Jimmy's Low-Carb Fried Chicken Recipe

It's fried chicken done the livin' la vida low-carb way!

I love to cook and so many people have been begging me to share some of my favorite recipes in a book. I'm certainly considering a "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" recipe book because I have some favorites as part of my menu repertoire! Today I wanted to share one such recipe with you that so many people have asked about--low-carb fried chicken!

In Episode 25 of "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube," Christine and I take the show outside the studio using our new FLIP camera which I absolutely love! This tiny little camera takes truly STUNNING video and makes very good videos with little shaking at all. I LOVE IT and think you will too.

It was fun playing cameraman and trying to make this recipe with one hand. Christine came in and helped me as I got going with it and the chicken turned out pretty amazing. See for yourself and give it a try if you enjoy good fried chicken. You'd never know this was low-carb!

Watch us cook up our fried chicken recipe in today's video:



To make this recipe, all you need is four ingredients: 4 Perdue's Perfect Portions Chicken, 4 Eggland's Best Eggs, Long's Fry It Right, and Nutiva Coconut Oil. The first time I ever made this fried chicken, I couldn't believe how well it turned out. If you miss this usually high-carb food, then how about giving the recipe I shared in Episode 25 of "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube" a try? YOU'LL LOVE IT!!!

With our new FLIP camera, you'll be seeing our list of YouTube videos expanding. Be sure to subscribe to our videos and support the work we are doing on behalf of low-carb living on YouTube. As always, please don't hesitate to e-mail us your video suggestions anytime at livinlowcarbman@charter.net. Your faithfulness to me and livin' la vida low-carb simply amazes me. THANK YOU!!!

Healthy Low-Carb Recipes Fit For A King Compliments Of Eggland's Best

Eggland's Best eggs are both nutritious and delicious!

One of the most underrated health foods of all time has got to be those protein-packed morsels of yummy goodness known as eggs (I did a YouTube video on these recently). They're inexpensive, readily available, and chock full of so many healthy benefits for those who consume them. But not all eggs are created equal which is why I'm pleased to tell you about Eggland's Best eggs.

Without the use of any hormones or antibiotics, Eggland's Best creates superior quality eggs thanks to a nutrient-dense diet designed specifically for maximizing the vitamins and minerals that are produced in each egg. The difference you receive from these eggs is startling, too:

- 7 TIMES more of the antioxidant Vitamin E than regular eggs
- 3 TIMES more essential omega 3 fatty acids for heart health than regular eggs
- 185 mcg of lutein for excellent eye health
- Studies show eating eggs lowers calorie consumption
- Studies also show that eggs fill you up

What makes these healthy eggs even better is the fresh taste that comes from being shipped directly to supermarkets within 1-2 days after they are laid. Eggland's Best eggs have been named the Best Tasting Egg Award from American Culinary Chefs Best for the past 5 years in a row (2002-2007) and Woman's Health Magazine identified Eggland's Best as the "Best Eggs" in their September 2007 issue. Additionally, ShapeYou.com gave Eggland's Best a "Great Gear Of The Year" award in 2007.

With all these accolades, you would think a company like Eggland's Best would be going around boasting of their accomplishments and thumping their chest for producing superior products for a discriminating consumer. But they don't have to do that when the quality speaks for itself. These eggs are AWESOME and you really ought to try 'em for yourself to experience the difference.

Compliments of Eggland's Best, here are some healthy low-carb recipes fit for a king just in time for the holidays and New Year's resolutions that are coming up. If you are livin' la vida low-carb and want to enjoy the good life, then make eggs and active part of your healthy lifestyle change. Whether you use them in the following recipes or eat them fried, scrambled or even microwaved, just EAT MORE EGGS! :)


Matzoh balls are a holiday classic!

EGGLAND'S BEST FLUFFY MATZOH BALLS

7 Eggland's Best eggs separated
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
1/2 cup club soda
2 cups Matzoh meal or low-carb substitute
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Blend six Eggland's Best egg yolks in bowl with salt, pepper, nutmeg, oil, and club soda at high-speed 1-2 minutes. In separate bowl, beat seven Eggland's Best egg whites until stiff. Fold yolks into whites. Fold matzoh meal in with a fork, 1/2-cup at a time, until mixture is of medium consistency. Cover bowl with foil and refrigerate at least 30-40 minutes. Boil water in a large pot. Form balls of mixture with hands. Drop into boiling water. Cover and cook over low heat for 30-40 minutes.


This is kinda like a spinach lasagna...ooey gooey good!

EGGLAND'S BEST SPINACH BAKE

6 Eggland's Best eggs
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon minced onions
2 teaspoon Carbquik
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard or 1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon pimento garnish

In a medium bowl, beat together all ingredients except spinach. Lay spinach in bottom of greased 1-1/2 quart casserole or baking dish. Pour mixed ingredients on top of spinach. Bake in a preheated 350° F oven about 30-35 minutes until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Garnish with pimentos.


Nothing puts you in the Christmas spirit like eggnog

EGGLAND'S BEST EGGNOG

6 large Eggland's Best eggs
1/2 cup granulated Splenda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 quart heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar-free whipped topping (as desired)
*Garnishes or stir-ins, (optional)

In a large saucepan, beat together Eggland's Best eggs, Splenda, and salt. Stir in 2 cups of the cream. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is just to a boil and thick enough to coat a metal spoon. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 cups of cream and the vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Just before serving, pour into a bowl or pitcher. Fold in whipped topping and garnish or add stir-ins, as desired. Serve immediately.

*Serving Ideas: Garnishes or Stir-ins - Low-carb chocolate curls, cinnamon, extracts or flavorings, ground nutmeg, or peppermint sticks.

Low-Carb Blogiversary Contest Prize Bundle #1

Ever since I announced my 2nd Annual Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Blogiversary Giveaway Contest last night, my e-mail box has been cookin' up a storm! That's fantastic and I'm happy that so many people are signing up to win all of those fantastic prizes, including the GRAND PRIZE--that Vermont Castings Signature Series BBQ grill that's got everyone so excited!

There have been a few people who have struggled with the right answers, especially to that "must-have" low-carb book (hint: although I LOVE Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, it's not the right answer). Look around my profile page as well as the right-hand side of the blog for most of the answers. I tried to make the scavenger hunt pretty easy, but not TOO easy since the prizes aren't chintzy! What other blog gives you a chance to win a deluxe grill and thousands of dollars worth of other prizes, hmm? :)

Like I promised, I will be sharing more of the prizes you can win in a series of blog posts. This is the first Blogiversary Contest Prize Bundle package that I'll share with you with many more to come (so keep checking back!). See if you'd like to win any of THESE wonderful prizes from the super sponsors who donated them for my anniversary giveaway, you have to enter to win. ENJOY!

Here are the prizes (if listed multiple times, that means multiple winners!):

ONE DOZEN DARK AND MILK CHOCOLATE CHOCOPERFECTION
ONE DOZEN DARK AND MILK CHOCOLATE CHOCOPERFECTION
ONE DOZEN DARK AND MILK CHOCOLATE CHOCOPERFECTION


Can I please win some sugar-free/low-carb ChocoPerfection bars?

Yep, three lucky readers will win an entire dozen of both the dark chocolate and milk chocolate flavors of what I describe as the best-tasting low-carb chocolate bars ever--CHOCOPERFECTION BARS!!! What more can I say about these completely sugar-free, but oh so delicious morsels of chocolatey goodness than to simply highly encourage you to never live without chocolate again even when you are livin' la vida low-carb. Loaded with healthy fiber, you'll be hooked just like I am! Go to ChocoPerfection.com.

EGGLAND'S BEST GOODIE GIFT BASKET
EGGLAND'S BEST GOODIE GIFT BASKET
EGGLAND'S BEST GOODIE GIFT BASKET
EGGLAND'S BEST GOODIE GIFT BASKET
EGGLAND'S BEST GOODIE GIFT BASKET


Every low-carber has got to love Eggland's Best eggs

We know from studies that eating eggs fills you up, so what better prize than a FREE egg basket?! America's favorite egg manufacturer Eggland's Best has donated not one, not two, but FIVE of these cute little baskets with all kinda stuff for you to enjoy. Each goodie gift basket contains: 1 "Complete Party Planner" cookbook by Annabel Karmel, 1 Plush Egg, 1 Apron, 1 Spatula, 1 Egg timer, and 4 Coupons for a Dozen Eggland's Best Eggs! WOW! What a great prize for someone who is livin' la vida low-carb! Please visit their new and improved web site at EgglandsBest.com.

ALSOSALT VARIETY PACK


Potassium-based seasoning for people who are salt-sensitive

Remember when I blogged about getting adequate potassium recently? Well, there's a wonderful product I reviewed last year called AlsoSalt that is completely salt-free and made with potassium. But unlike those "other" salt substitutes, this one tastes incredibly good. This prize package gives you 2 bottles of AlsoSalt original, 1 bottle of AlsoSalt butter, and 1 bottle of AlsoSalt garlic. Go to AlsoSalt.com to learn more about this unique product.

AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF CARB WARS: Sugar Is The New Fat


New low-carb cookbook from Judy Barnes Baker released April 1

How'd you like to win an autographed copy of Judy Barnes Baker's enticing new low-carb cookbook entitled CARB WARS: Sugar Is The New Fat? Judy was gracious enough to donate her brand new debut book release available RIGHT NOW at Amazon.com to one lucky reader! Find out more about the book by visiting the CARB WARS companion web site.

We have only just begun to scratch the surface on all the GREAT prizes I have to offer you in my 2nd Annual Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Blogiversary Giveaway Contest. But you gotta enter if you want to win a prize, so CLICK HERE to find out how! I'll have more prizes to share with you soon! :)