CRISPY PALEO FRIED CHICKEN (WHOLE30)

This crispy Paleo Fried Chicken is a healthier version of a classic comfort food! The Whole30 breading adds the perfect amount of crispiness while keeping the chicken tender. This fried chicken is great by itself or on top of salads. This kid approved meal is great for the whole family!

INGREDIENTS

4 SERVINGS

▢2 pounds chicken breasts, or 4 chicken breasts

▢1 egg, whisked

▢¼ cup coconut milk

▢⅔ cup almond flour

▢⅔ cup tapioca flour

▢1 tsp ground pepper

▢½ tsp garlic powder

▢½ tsp sea salt

▢⅓ cup ghee, or butter

INSTRUCTIONS 

First, trim fat off chicken breasts. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a meat pounder, pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.

Next, add whisked egg and coconut milk to a shallow bowl. Stir to combine.

In another shallow bowl, mix together almond flour, tapioca flour, ground pepper, garlic powder and sea salt.

Take each piece of chicken and dunk into egg mixture. Toss until fully coated in egg mixture. Remove chicken from bowl and allow excess egg mixture to run off.

Then, place chicken in flour mixture. Toss until fully coated. Place breaded chicken on plate. Repeat for remaining chicken breasts.

Next, add ghee to a large skillet over medium heat. Once ghee has melted, gently place chicken in skillet.

Cook chicken for 4 to 5 minutes. Then, gently flip chicken and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Add more ghee to the skillet as necessary.

Once chicken is done cooking, remove from skillet and serve.

NOTES

Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.  Use the bottom of a mug if you don't have a meat pounder.

Use canned coconut milk for best results.

Fully coat chicken in both the egg mixture and then the flour mixture.

Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side without touching chicken.  Then flip and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes.

Chicken is done cooking when it has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.

Best when served hot!

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat, add a drizzle of ghee or olive oil to a skillet and cook on low until warmed.