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Crispy Chicken Bites

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into chunks
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce (optional)
  • 2 tbsp. ghee (optional)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, the tapioca starch, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Place the chicken pieces in the batter and stir until well-coated.
  3. Warm coconut oil in a skillet place over a medium-high heat.
  4. Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot skillet, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  5. If you want the chicken bites to be spicy, heat the hot sauce and ghee in a small saucepan over a low heat until well-combined. Then add in the chicken and toss until everything is covered.
  6. Place the chicken bites in the oven on broil for 3 to 4 minutes per side to make them extra crunchy.