Paleo Honey BBQ Boneless Wings
Indulge in the bold, smoky sweetness of these Paleo Honey BBQ Boneless Wings, a guilt-free comfort food option that’s both irresistible and healthier than traditional wings. Perfectly seasoned chicken breast bites are coated in a golden almond flour crust, lightly pan-fried, and baked to crispy perfection. The crowning glory is the homemade honey BBQ sauce, crafted with raw honey, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne for a fiery kick. Packed with paleo-friendly ingredients and free of refined sugars or gluten, these wings are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish that’s ready in under an hour. Serve them hot and watch them disappear — ideal for game day, family dinners, or anytime you crave a healthier twist on classic wings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.5 cup tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 0.5 cup raw honey
- 0.25 cup tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks, about 1-inch pieces.
In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca starch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the coated chicken pieces for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer fried chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the pre-fried chicken pieces in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until fully cooked through.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the honey BBQ sauce. In a small saucepan, combine raw honey, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper.
Stir the sauce ingredients over medium heat until they come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the chicken is done baking, remove from the oven and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the prepared honey BBQ sauce over the chicken and gently toss to coat each piece evenly.
Serve the Paleo Honey BBQ Boneless Wings hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley or green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.7 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 950 mg | 317% | |
| Sodium | 3640 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.5 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.9 g | ||
| Protein | 248.7 g | 497% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2774 mg | 59% | |
*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.
