The Fat Pastor's Thai Air-Fried Chicken

Name: The Fat Pastor's Thai Air-Fried Chicken
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 h
Total time: 31 h
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloins; 7 Tbl. Sugar Free Maple Syrup, divided; 1 1/2 Tbl. Coconut Aminos, divided; Juice of 3 Limes, divided; 1 Clove Garlic, Smashed; 1 Cup Cassava Flour; 1 Tsp. Pepper; 1/2 Tbl. Garlic Powder; 2 Large Jalapeños, Seeded & Diced; 2 Tbl. Sweet Onion, Diced; Zest of 1 Lime; 4 Tbl. roasted unsalted cashews; 1.5 Tbl. Water; 1 Clove Garlic, roughly chopped; 1/2 Tsp. Sesame Oil; 1.5 Tbl. Unsweetened Coconut Milk; 1/4 Cup Fresh basil, Chiffonade; 1/4 Cup Fresh Mint, Chiffonade

8 steps

Prep:1hCook:30h

A heart healthy fried chicken recipe, packed with global flavors that hits every taste bud. The sweetness comes from the Jalapeno lime jam, while a burst of sour, salt and umami comes from the cashew coconut sauce. Easy to prepare, even easier to clean up because of the air fryer. And it's paleo too, so you can feel good about eating fried chicken! All recipes copyright Shawn Niles 2023 Fat Pastor Productions. No duplication or public sharing allowed without express written permission. www.thefatpastor.com

Updated at: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:59:43 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories327.7 kcal (16%)

Total Fat7.6 g (11%)

Carbs42.1 g (16%)

Sugars2.8 g (3%)

Protein27.3 g (55%)

Sodium287.6 mg (14%)

Fiber2.6 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

8Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloins

7 TblSugar Free Maple Syrup

divided

1.5 TblCoconut Aminos

1 cupcassava flour

1 tsppepper

0.5 TblGarlic Powder

2Jalapeños

Large, Seeded & Diced

2 TblSweet Onion

Diced

1zest of lime

4 Tblroasted unsalted cashews

1.5 TblWater

1clove garlic

roughly chopped

½ tspsesame oil

1.5 TblUnsweetened Coconut Milk

¼ cupfresh basil

chiffonade

0.25 CupFresh Mint

Chiffonade

Instructions

Step 1

Start by marinating the chicken tenderloins. Combine 2 1/2 Tbl. Sugar Free Maple Syrup, 1 Tbl. Coconut Aminos, juice of 1 lime, and 1 clove garlic, smashed. Mix well, and then pour over the chicken tenderloins. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Continue by making the Jalapeño lime jam. Place jalapeños, sweet onion, 4 Tbl. Of Sugar Free Maple Syrup and the zest and juice of 1 lime in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until reduced and thick. Remove from heat, and keep warm until ready to serve

Step 3

To make the cashew coconut sauce, add 4 tbl. cashews, water, 1 clove garlic, sesame oil, 1/2 Tbl. Sugar Free Maple Syrup, 1/2 Tbl. Coconut aminos, juice of 2 limes and coconut milk to a blender. Blend until smooth, and set aside until ready to use.

Step 4

Prepare your garnish by creating a chiffonade out of the fresh basil and mint. Set aside.

Step 5

Preheat air fryer to 380.

Step 6

Combine the cassava flour, black pepper and garlic powder. When ready, dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture. I like to put the chicken in a ziploc bag, add the flour mixture and then shake vigorously. Place the coated chicken into the air fryer, and spray the top quickly with an olive oil cooking spray. Allow to cook for 12 minutes.

Step 7

After 12 minutes, flip over and continue cooking for an additional 7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165.

Step 8

To plate, spread some of the cashew coconut sauce on the bottom of each plate. I like to place two dollops of the jalapeno lime jam on the sides, and then place the cooked chicken in the middle of the plate. Garnish with some of the fresh herbs, and serve.