Paleo Chicken Bites

PALEO/GLUTEN FREE/DAIRY FREE/
10 WEEK CHALLENGE APPROVED/WEIGHT LOSS FRIENDLY

Chicken Bites are something anyone of any age can get behind. Crunchy and delicious, these are a winner with everyone. Even better – this crumb coating can be used on fish too and shallow fried for crunch.

In this recipe, I provide both the instructions for shallow frying and oven baking. Shallow frying yields a crunchier texture, but does utilise more oil whereas none is needed for oven baking.

A real crowd pleaser with fussy kids, too! These are great to bring out at a dinner party before the meal because, let’s be honest, everyone loves crunchy chicken bites. I have marked these as weight loss friendly but I also wouldn’t recommend them by themselves for a meal (ok I will admit I’ve done this myself on more than one occasion) and to eat them every single day. Remember things like almond meal and tapioca are easy to overdo!

I love chicken bites and I know you guys will love these too!

Don’t forget to tag me if you make this – @elorahh – I LOVE seeing your creations.

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Paleo Chicken Bites

Course

Main Dish, Mains

Servings

People

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup tapioca flour plus an extra tablespoon
• 1 egg whisked
• 1/2 cup LSA
• 1/4 cup almond meal
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 400 grams chicken breast diced into bite sized chunks
• 1/3 cup Coconut oil (optional)

Course Main Dish, Mains Servings People Ingredients 1/4 cup tapioca flour plus an extra tablespoon 1 egg whisked 1/2 cup LSA 1/4 cup almond meal 1 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp pepper 400 grams chicken breast diced into bite sized chunks 1/3 cup Coconut oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180c and line a tray with baking paper if you wish to bake your chicken bites.
2. Add your 1/4 cup tapioca into a small bowl. In a secondary bowl, have your whisked egg. In a third small bowl, mix together your remaining 1 tbsp tapioca, LSA, almond meal, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
3. Start by dipping your chicken into the tapioca, then into the egg followed by the LSA mix. Ensure your chicken is completely covered at each stage. Place on a tray and repeat until all chicken is done.
4. At this stage you can either bake your chicken bites at 180c for around 20-25 minutes OR you can shallow fry them for a super crunchy alternative.
5. If shallow frying, heat 1/3 cup coconut oil (or enough to well and truly cover the bottom of your fry pan) in a fry pan over a medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add your chicken to the pan until golden and turn until each side is golden.
6. Drain on a paper towel then serve with homemade mayo or aioli and a side salad!

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