Paleo Crispy Teriyaki Chicken (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
Calories 750kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- sea salt (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- white sesame seeds (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- scallions (Chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon ghee (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 3/4 tablespoon fish sauce (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- sea salt (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- white sesame seeds (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- scallions (Chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon ghee (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 3/4 tablespoon fish sauce (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (skin on, alt. Chicken breast with skin on, about 4 pieces)
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken and remove the bone (if you use chicken thigh).
- Lightly season the chicken with a bit salt over the skin.
- Heat 1/2 tbsp ghee over medium/high heat.
- When hot, add chicken.
- Skin side down.
- Pan fry about 10 mins until the skin is crispy.
- *be careful about the splatter.
- Use a lid to cover the pan and prevent from splattering.
- Flip and pan fry the other side until the chicken is completely cooked through.
- Drain the oil from the saute pan and set chicken aside.
- To make the sauce: Combine ingredients under "Teriyaki sauce".
- Heat the sauce over medium to medium-low heat.
- When the sauce is thickened, add chicken back to the pan.
- Coat the sauce over the chicken.
- To serve: Wait for 5 mins before slicing the chicken into bite sizes.
- Sprinkle toasted white sesame seeds and chopped scallion (optional).
- Serve with steamed broccoli, mashed potato, or cauliflower rice
Originally posted 2019-02-20 18:43:48.
