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    Published: Sep 3, 2015 · Updated: Apr 18, 2022

    Paleo Chickfila Recipe

    Paleo-Chickfila

    I have been dreaming of doing this copycat recipe for a long time now and I am so excited to share with you now. Jake and I have a history at Chickfila. We actually met in front of one of their locations in our college cafeteria! So every year on September 3rd we have a Chickfila date and split a fry. We are dorks.

    But I wanted to paleofy this recipe to fit in my way of living. I used avocado oil instead of peanut oil, and almond meal instead of flour. I used gluten-free buns for those who wanted them and I put my chicken on a bed of greens! I like to pile on the vegetables after that and add more pickles to my salad! 😉

    Paleo-Chickfila

    We both loved this recipe and believe this might start to be a weekly staple in our house!

    And did I mention this is another easy recipe to whip up tonight? Simply saute the chicken in the avocado oil until cooked through, serve with a sweet potato, and eat it up however you like it! On a bun, in a wrap, or on a bed of greens like me! Either way you choose will be tasty!

    Paleo-Chickfila

    Paleo Chickfila Sandwich
    Author: Amanda aka The Kitcheneer
    Prep time: 2 hours
    Cook time: 12 mins
    Total time: 2 hours 12 mins
    Serves: 4 servings
    Try your favorite at home but much lighter and I made it Paleo/Whole30 friendly!
    Ingredients
    • 2 chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise (you should have 4 equal sized pieces of chicken)
    • 1 cup of almond milk
    • ½ cup of pickle juice
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 4 tbs of avocado oil
    • ⅓ cup of almond meal
    Instructions
    1. Directions:
    2. Mix milk, pickle juice, salt, pepper and pour into a gallon ziploc bag
    3. Put chicken in the liquid, seal tight and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours
    4. Take chicken out and place on plat next to bowl of almond meal
    5. Add oil to a skillet with a high rim ( you don't want to get burned!)
    6. Heat oil on medium heat
    7. Dredge chicken in almond meal and place in skillet
    8. Cook chicken for about 6 minutes per side or until cooked through ( should be a nice golden brown)
    9. Place cooked chicken on a plate lined with paper towels and serve with a bun or on a salad to keep it Paleo/Whole30
    10. Note: Depending on what kind of "dragon" you have during a Whole30 this recipe might be considered a SWYPO recipe with the salad option. I usually steer clear of all breaded things normally and am not addicted to the stuff. Like some people can be addicted to sugar. Basically, it's a judgement call.
    Serving size: ¼ of recipe Calories: 236 Fat: 17g Saturated fat: 1.8g Carbohydrates: 2.5g Sugar: .6g Sodium: 204mg Fiber: 1.2g Protein: 16g
    Notes
    The nutritional data is based from the My Fitness Pal app. The nutrition does not include bun or additional salad option you may choose to enjoy with this chicken.
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    Hi! I'm Amanda. Nice to Meet You! TI am a full time systems engineer by day and recipe developer/food photographer by night (and weekends). My husband Jake and I live in Virginia. Favorite things are books, traveling, and coffee ☕️.

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