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Paleo Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

A crispy and flavorful paleo-friendly version of Taiwanese popcorn chicken, using tapioca flour and spices for coating.

40m4 servings
DAIRY-freeSOY-free
420 cal|30g protein|20g carbs|25g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Thighs
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca Flour
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Five Spice Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Avocado Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken thighs into 2.54 cm pieces.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix tapioca flour, garlic powder, white pepper, five-spice powder, and salt.
  3. 3Coat the chicken pieces with the tapioca flour mixture.
  4. 4Heat avocado oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C.
  5. 5Fry the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. 6Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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