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Crispy Lemon Chicken-AIP Diet Friendly
Serving Size:
6
The starch coating guarantees a juicy and crispy bite of succulent chicken and the best part of this recipe is the bright and tangy lemon sauce!
Recipe by:
Erin Shearer
Cook Times
Active Prep
20
Hands-On Cook
20
Hands-Off Cook
0
Passive
0
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Recipe Serving Size
6
Cooking Tools Required
12-inch nonstick skillet, Cutting board, Fine-Mesh Strainer, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Sharp Knives, Tongs
Ingredients
36
ounce
boneless skinless chicken thigh
cut into bite-sized pieces
3
teaspoon
sea salt
3/4
cup
arrowroot starch
3/4
cup
avocado oil
3/4
cup
water
3
teaspoon
arrowroot starch
3
teaspoon
gelatin powder
1½
teaspoon
wasabi powder
*optional
3
lemon
zested and juiced
3
tablespoon
raw honey
Garnish:
6
stalk
green onion
thinly sliced
lemon zest
Instructions
Season the chicken pieces with salt, then toss with arrowroot powder.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet until it shimmers.
Fry the chicken on both sides taking care not to overcrowd the pan, if necessary cook in two batches. Set aside in a large bowl.
In a small bowl combine the arrowroot, gelatin and wasabi until there are no lumps. Add the water and let the gelatin bloom.
In a small skillet or saucepan heat the lemon juice and honey until the honey has completely dissolved.
Add the bloomed gelatin mixture to the lemon juice mixture and cook until thickened and syrupy.
Pour syrup mixture over cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle zest and green onions over the top before serving.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories:
620
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
26
g
|
Protein:
46
g
|
Fat:
37
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
22
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.04
g
|
Cholesterol:
215
mg
|
Sodium:
1372
mg
|
Potassium:
612
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
175
IU
|
Vitamin C:
8
mg
|
Calcium:
41
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg