Spicy Chicken Bites Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Who's craving chicken nuggets? Breaded nuggets don't work for Paleo, but this bite-sized recipe is just right!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, spicy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 364kcal

Cost 8

In a medium bowl, whisk the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, hot pepper sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, Chinese five spice, and red pepper flakes.
¼ cup coconut aminos, 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp. Sriracha or hot pepper sauce, 2 tbsp. raw honey, 1 garlic clove, 2 tsp. fresh ginger, ½ tsp. Chinese five spice, 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
In a separate bowl, toss the chicken with the starch and season to taste with salt and pepper.
1 lb. boneless, ¼ cup tapioca or potato starch, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melt the coconut oil in a skillet over high heat; add the chicken and cook until browned (5 to 6 minutes).
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Add the chiles to the skillet and cook another minute or two.
8 dried red chiles
Pour the sauce over the chicken, stir everything, bring to a light boil, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the green onions, cook another minute or two, and serve.
4 green onions