I confess, I’m not from the south but I do love fried chicken. This 7-day plan brings single-serving Southern classics to your home—rich, savory, and oh-so-comforting, minus the carbs. We’ve got Fried Chicken with a real KFC spice blend, Sausage and Cauliflower Mash, Pork Ribs, Collard Greens with Bacon, Country Ham with Green Beans, Chicken Fried Steak, and Pulled Pork with Slaw. Enjoy my Southern eatin’, y’all!
Shopping List
Proteins:
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6 oz chicken thighs
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1 Italian sausage link (no sugar added)
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5 oz pork ribs
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2 slices bacon (no sugar added)
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2 oz country ham
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6 oz cube steak (beef)
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4 oz pork shoulder
Veggies:
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1 cup collard greens
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1 cup green beans
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2 cups cauliflower (for mash or rice)
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1/4 cup shredded cabbage
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2 green onions
Pantry:
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Almond flour (5 tbsp)
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Parmesan cheese (grated, 4 tbsp)
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Olive oil (3 tbsp)
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Butter (6 tbsp)
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Heavy cream (4 tbsp)
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Apple cider vinegar (1 tsp)
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Hot sauce (1 tsp, optional)
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Paprika (2 tbsp)
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Garlic powder (1 tsp)
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Pure monk fruit powder (1/2 tsp total, optional)
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Table salt (1/2 tsp)
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Dried thyme (1/2 tsp)
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Dried basil (1/2 tsp)
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Dried oregano (1/2 tsp)
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Celery salt (1/2 tsp)
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Garlic salt (1 tsp)
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Black pepper (1 tsp)
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Dry mustard powder (1/2 tsp)
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White pepper (1 tsp)
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Ground ginger (1/2 tsp)
Fresh:
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Garlic (4 cloves)
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2 eggs
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1 tbsp parsley, chopped
The Plan
Day 1: Fried Chicken
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Ingredients:
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6 oz chicken thighs
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1 tbsp almond flour
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1/2 tsp table salt
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1/2 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp dried basil
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1 tbsp paprika
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp celery salt
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1 tsp garlic salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
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1 tsp white pepper
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1 tbsp butter
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1 egg, beaten
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Instructions:
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Mix almond flour with all spices (salt through ginger)
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Dip chicken in beaten egg
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Coat chicken in spiced almond flour mix
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
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Fry chicken 6-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through
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Macros (approx): 460 kcal, 5g net carbs, 36g fat, 32g protein
Day 2: Sausage and Cauliflower Mash
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Ingredients:
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1 Italian sausage link, crumbled
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1 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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1 cup cauliflower, cooked
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1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
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1 garlic clove, minced
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Instructions:
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Cook sausage in a skillet until browned (5-6 minutes)
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Remove sausage and set aside
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Melt butter in skillet
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Sauté garlic 30 seconds
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Add cooked cauliflower
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Mash cauliflower with butter and garlic
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Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan
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Top mash with crumbled sausage
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Macros (approx): 410 kcal, 6g net carbs, 37g fat, 18g protein
Day 3: Pork Ribs
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Ingredients:
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5 oz pork ribs
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp apple cider vinegar
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Pinch pure monk fruit (optional)
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Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 300°F
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Rub ribs with olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder
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Mix vinegar and monk fruit
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Brush ribs with vinegar mix
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Bake ribs on a tray for 1 hour
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Broil 2-3 minutes for crispiness
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Macros (approx): 400 kcal, 3g net carbs, 32g fat, 25g protein
Day 4: Collard Greens with Bacon
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Ingredients:
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1 cup collard greens, chopped
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2 slices bacon
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1 tbsp butter
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
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Instructions:
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Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy
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Remove bacon and chop
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Melt butter in skillet with bacon fat
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Sauté garlic 30 seconds
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Add collard greens
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Cook 5-7 minutes until wilted
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Stir in chopped bacon and hot sauce
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Macros (approx): 350 kcal, 6g net carbs, 30g fat, 15g protein
Day 5: Country Ham with Green Beans
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Ingredients:
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2 oz country ham
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1 cup green beans
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1 tbsp butter
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
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Instructions:
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
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Cook diced ham 2-3 minutes
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Add garlic and green beans
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Sauté 5-7 minutes until beans soften
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Sprinkle with Parmesan
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Macros (approx): 300 kcal, 7g net carbs, 22g fat, 18g protein
Day 6: Chicken Fried Steak
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Ingredients:
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6 oz cube steak (beef)
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1 tbsp almond flour
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1 egg, beaten
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1 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
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Instructions:
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Coat steak in almond flour
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Dip steak in beaten egg
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Coat again in almond flour
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
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Fry steak 4-5 minutes per side
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Remove steak
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Add cream and Parmesan to skillet
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Stir until gravy thickens (2-3 minutes)
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Pour gravy over steak
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Macros (approx): 460 kcal, 5g net carbs, 36g fat, 35g protein
Day 7: Pulled Pork with Slaw
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Ingredients:
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4 oz pork shoulder
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp paprika
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Pinch pure monk fruit (optional)
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1/4 cup shredded cabbage
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tsp apple cider vinegar
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1 cup cauliflower rice
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Instructions:
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Rub pork with olive oil, paprika, and monk fruit
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Cook pork in a slow cooker or oven at 300°F for 1 hour
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Shred pork with a fork
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Melt butter in a skillet
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Sauté cabbage 2-3 minutes
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Add vinegar to cabbage
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Cook cauliflower rice in skillet 3-4 minutes
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Serve pork over cauliflower rice with slaw
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Macros (approx): 430 kcal, 7g net carbs, 34g fat, 25g protein
