Paleo Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken

Contributed by Julie and Charles Mayfield, authors of and bloggers at Paleo Comfort Foods

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. chipotle powder (optional)
• 2 pounds chicken- thighs, drums, breasts

Directions:

• Heat oil in large frying pan to 350F and preheat oven to 400F
• Whisk eggs in medium sized bowl
• Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl and mix well.
• Dip chicken in whisked eggs.
• Coat/cover chicken in dry mixture and place in hot oil.  Allow both sides to brown (about 2-4 minutes each side).
• Place drying rack on sheet pan and assemble check on the rack so ther is space between all pieces.
• Put chicken in oven for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.  Remove and serve.