Almond Coconut Crusted Paleo Chicken Recipe: Whole30 Meal Ideas

almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats are more affordable and provide a similar texture.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is often less expensive and works well in breading.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Milk with vinegar creates a similar tangy effect for marinating.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for frying.

Preheat the pan for frying.

In a bowl, mix 1 egg with Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and garlic powder until well combined.

In another bowl, combine equal parts ground almonds and shredded coconut, adding more salt to taste.

Heat a mixture of coconut oil and ghee in the pan, ensuring it's about a quarter inch deep.

Check if the oil is ready by ensuring it is sizzling and bubbling before adding chicken.

Dredge the chicken breasts in the egg mixture, then coat them in the almond and coconut mixture.

Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

If the chicken is golden but not fully cooked inside, transfer it to a cookie sheet and place it in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes to finish cooking.

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