Paleo Spicy Hot Chicken Sandwich
Get ready to spice up your mealtime with the irresistible Paleo Spicy Hot Chicken Sandwich! This recipe transforms the classic hot chicken sandwich into a grain-free, Paleo-friendly fantasy, with a perfectly crispy almond flour and tapioca starch coating on tender chicken breasts. Infused with bold flavors from smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and Paleo-approved hot sauce, this dish delivers just the right amount of heat. Paired with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, crunchy pickles, and creamy homemade Paleo mayo, all served on toasted grain-free sandwich buns, each bite is a fiery yet wholesome treat. Quick to prep and packed with protein, it’s a mouthwatering way to indulge while sticking to your clean eating goals. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or whenever you're craving a spicy kick!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup tapioca starch
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 0.25 cup hot sauce (Paleo-friendly)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.75 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pieces eggs
- 0.5 cup avocado oil
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces tomato slices
- 2 pieces Paleo sandwich buns (grain-free)
- 8 pieces pickle slices
- 0.25 cup homemade Paleo mayo
Instructions
Preheat your skillet over medium heat and warm the avocado oil.
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally if they are too thick, ensuring even cooking, and pat them dry with paper towels.
Season the chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
In a shallow bowl, mix almond flour, tapioca starch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and the remaining sea salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and coconut milk.
Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat it thoroughly in the almond flour mixture. Repeat to ensure an even crust.
Carefully place the coated chicken breasts into the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
In a small saucepan, heat the Paleo-friendly hot sauce on low heat. Dunk the cooked chicken breasts into the hot sauce, ensuring they are well-coated on all sides.
Slice the Paleo sandwich buns in half and lightly toast them on the skillet for 1-2 minutes.
Assemble the sandwich by spreading a layer of Paleo mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Add lettuce, a piece of hot chicken, tomato slices, pickle slices, and the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy, crispy Paleo Hot Chicken Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 252.4 g | 324% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.6 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 697 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 5099 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.3 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 154.9 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 513 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 920 mg | 20% | |
*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.
