Lemon Chicken
We’re talking about this Lemon Chicken Recipe today… There are few things in life that make me as excited as fried chicken. Very few things. This time of year, when I’m trying to reset my eating habits, it can be so hard to stay on track. Trigger foods seem to pop up everywhere I look. Yet what if the trigger foods are revamped, so that I can enjoy them and not torture myself later in the day? Today I’m sharing a cleaned-up version of my Lemon Chicken Recipe. Crispy fried chicken pieces drizzled in a sweet tangy lemon glaze.
Paleo Chicken Recipe Ingredients
I’ve substituted all the not-so-healthy ingredients for cleaner items such as honey and coconut flour, so they easily fit into a gluten-free and paleo diet. Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast – You can use another cut of chicken. However, chicken breast is the easiest to prepare and you don’t have to worry about bones. Coconut Aminos – A salty sauce with a buttery finish. This is used to replace soy sauce. Dry Sherry – You can make this without sherry but it will take away from the flavor of the dish. Just add an equal portion of broth. ArrowRoot Powder – This is used for thickening and can be replaced with cornstarch (equal parts) for a non-paleo version. Coconut Flour – Naturally gluten-free flour! Honey – Unprocessed natural sugar. Fresh Lemon Juice – This is to add the lemon flavor to the glaze. Fresh Grated Ginger – For a little bit of bite. Salt and Pepper – To taste! Oil – This is for frying.
In the recipe card below I also mentioned what I substituted each ingredient for so that if you’re feeling like a rebel this January, you can make the traditional less-healthy version as well. Whatever makes you happy. wink
How To Make Lemon Chicken
Frying The Paleo Chicken
Paleo Fried Chicken
Let’s be clear, this paleo lemon chicken recipe is still fried chicken. Fried in oil. However, the oils and all other ingredients incorporated are easier for your body to digest than the classic ingredients. This is a great recipe to add to your menu when you need something to satisfy a strong fried food craving. Maybe not every day, but here and there.
Side Dishes
Our Lemon Chicken Recipe pairs well with paleo fried rice and mango napa cabbage salad for a big meal that is easy on the waistline, yet feels like a splurge! Or you could keep it simple and just pair with white or brown rice (which is still gluten-free.) The lemon glaze is amazing with rice and brings so much flavor to it. See? You can enjoy dinner parties in January, even if all your guests are toting food journals.
More Healthy “Fried” Foods!
Paleo Cashew Chicken Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Breaded Baked Turkey Breast Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (Gluten-Free!) Oven Fried Pickles Fried Rice from Healthy Nibbles
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