Paleo Crispy Fried Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce
Get ready to elevate your fried chicken game with this irresistibly crunchy and flavorful **Paleo Crispy Fried Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce**! Perfectly golden chicken thighs are coated with an almond flour and tapioca starch mixture, seasoned with a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick, then fried to crispy perfection in coconut oil. The star of the dish is the luscious honey garlic sauce—a fragrant blend of honey, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and ginger—that adds a sticky, savory-sweet glaze to every bite. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh chopped green onions, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is ideal for Paleo enthusiasts craving a comforting indulgence. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 0.5 cups tapioca starch
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 0.25 cups honey
- 0.25 cups coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This step helps achieve a crispy crust.
In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, tapioca starch, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, beat the eggs with water until well combined.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Dip each chicken thigh into the egg mixture, then coat it thoroughly with the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated chicken thighs into the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
For the honey garlic sauce, mince the garlic and add to a small saucepan with honey, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the crispy fried chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish.
Serve the Paleo crispy fried chicken immediately, enjoying with your favorite Paleo-friendly sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 263.7 g | 338% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.6 g | 603% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 936 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 4077 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.8 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.2 g | ||
| Protein | 203.6 g | 407% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1841 mg | 39% | |
*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.
