Low Fiber Crispy Coconut Chicken 65

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
3 tbsp coconut aminos
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Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
Ingredient note
Counting all uses, the amount of fresh ginger in this recipe remains within the reviewed Low Residue range. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp fine sea salt

For the coating

⅓ cup cassava flour
2 tbsp arrowroot starch
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp fine sea salt

For frying

⅓ cup coconut oil, for frying
Ingredient note
Low residue diets limit high-fiber foods. Coconut oil is pure fat with no fiber, so it leaves virtually no residue. If you prefer to always avoid coconut oil, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

For the glaze

2 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
Ingredient note
Counting all uses, the amount of fresh ginger in this recipe remains within the reviewed Low Residue range. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
½ tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp arrowroot starch
2 tbsp water

For serving

3 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
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1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 3 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp grated ginger, the grated garlic, 1 tsp turmeric, and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss until every piece is evenly coated, then cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cassava flour, 2 tbsp arrowroot starch, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/2 tsp salt until combined.

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