Paleo Ayam Geprek
Experience a bold fusion of Indonesian street food and paleo-friendly cooking with this Paleo Ayam Geprek recipe! Perfectly seasoned boneless chicken thighs are coated in a crispy blend of coconut flour and tapioca starch, then pan-fried in aromatic coconut oil for a golden crunch. The dish is taken to the next level with a fiery homemade chili sauce made from mashed red bird’s eye chilies, fresh garlic, and a zesty splash of lime juice. Lightly crushing ("geprek") the chicken ensures maximum flavor absorption for every bite. This gluten-free, dairy-free take on Ayam Geprek is ready in under an hour and ideal for clean eating enthusiasts craving a spicy kick. Serve it solo or pair it with steamed vegetables for a nourishing, vibrant meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup coconut flour
- 0.5 cup tapioca starch
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 10 pieces red bird's eye chilies
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lime, juiced
Instructions
Prepare the chicken by patting it dry with paper towels and seasoning both sides with half of the salt and the black pepper.
Set up a dredging station with two shallow bowls. In one bowl, mix the coconut flour with a pinch of sea salt. In the second bowl, beat the egg until smooth.
Dip each chicken thigh into the egg, allowing the excess to drip off, then coat with the coconut flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs, cooking for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
For the chili sauce, pound the garlic cloves and chilies in a mortar and pestle until coarsely crushed. Remove to a bowl and stir in the remaining sea salt and lime juice.
Using a fork or the pestle, lightly press (geprek) the fried chicken to slightly crush it and allow better absorption of the sauce.
Spoon the chili sauce generously over the crushed chicken.
Serve hot as is or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.3 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.9 g | 594% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 740 mg | 246% | |
| Sodium | 2917 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.2 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 141.1 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2462 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
