Paleo Crispy Fried Chicken Fingers
Get ready to enjoy guilt-free comfort food with these Paleo Crispy Fried Chicken Fingers—packed with flavor and perfectly crunchy without compromising your healthy lifestyle! Made with lean chicken breast fillets, coated in a savory blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and spices like smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, these chicken fingers are pan-fried to golden perfection in nutrient-rich coconut oil. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is quick and easy, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, and is ideal for a crowd-pleasing dinner or a satisfying snack. Serve these crispy chicken fingers hot with your favorite paleo-friendly dipping sauce for a protein-packed, carb-conscious treat the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast fillets
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup coconut oil
Instructions
Start by cutting the chicken breast fillets into thin strips, about 1 inch wide.
In a shallow dish, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the spices.
In another shallow dish, beat the eggs until the yolks and whites are fully combined.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. You want the oil to be hot enough to fry the chicken but not so hot that it smokes.
Take a chicken strip and dip it into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.
Next, dredge the chicken strip in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres to the chicken.
Carefully place the coated chicken strip into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining chicken strips, cooking in batches if necessary. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the chicken strips for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Once cooked, transfer the chicken fingers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Enjoy your Paleo Crispy Fried Chicken Fingers with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.1 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.0 g | 525% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 735 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 2745 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 175.6 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*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.
