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Paleo Popcorn Chicken Recipe

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This Paleo Popcorn Chicken recipe is a crispy, healthy alternative to traditional fried chicken bites, using plantain chips for a grain-free coating and cooked quickly in an air fryer for a perfect crunchy texture without the oil.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 bag plantain chips
  • 2 Tbsp tapioca starch or arrowroot starch
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and spices to taste (such as paprika, garlic powder, black pepper)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Start by dicing your chicken breast into small cubes, about 1-inch pieces, to ensure quick and even cooking.
  2. Make the coating mixture: Blitz the plantain chips, tapioca or arrowroot starch, and your chosen spices in a food processor until the chips are broken down into fine crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, place the chips in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Pour the crumb mixture into a large bowl.
  3. Whisk the eggs: In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. This will help the coating stick to the chicken.
  4. Set up the dredging station: Line up your egg bowl, the chip crumb mixture, and the air fryer basket for coating and cooking.
  5. Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken cube first into the whisked eggs, then coat thoroughly in the plantain chip mixture. Place the coated chicken pieces in an even layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Air fry the chicken: Air fry the coated chicken at 350°F (175°C) for 7-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy. Shake or turn the chicken halfway through for even cooking.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Remove the chicken from the air fryer carefully and serve hot as a snack or appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • You can substitute eggs with a flax or chia egg if you prefer an egg-free option.
  • Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispy coating.
  • Customize the spices in the coating mixture for different flavor profiles, such as adding smoked paprika or cayenne for heat.
  • Using plantain chips provides a grain-free, paleo-friendly crunch instead of traditional breadcrumbs.

Keywords: Paleo popcorn chicken, grain-free chicken bites, air fryer chicken recipe, healthy chicken snack, plantain chip coating

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