Fried, Crispy, Good, and Paleo!

I get razzed sometimes for trying too hard. That's ok. I don't see it that way. I call it commitment. 

I don't think it's that big of a deal to do something 100%. Yoda would agree with me: "there is no 'try.'" 

Think of it this way. There's nothing like saying: "I'm going to try something with 85% commitment."

I wouldn't date you. You're a cheater. 

And, there are reasons you should commit. If you don't, you'll never stop looking. Temptation is everywhere.  

Believe me, once you cross that 14 day hump, life looks a whooooole lot different. (14 days is the approximate time for your body to fully adjust to using ketones as your fuel source rather than glycogen, a far more efficient fat-burning fuel process and the theorized "original human" biological framework.) Having done this successfully, I can tell you, the difference is life changing. 

BUT! 

Just because we are in a deeply committed -  Paleo - relationship doesn't mean we can't flirt. In this case, you can even brag about it. Here's one way you can make your new Paleo ways just as amazing as your old habits:

Paleo Fried Chicken Fingers drizzled with local honey 

Stuff You Need:

1 lb white or dark boneless chicken meat, sliced 

1 cup almond meal* (see where to find, below) 

2 med eggs

1/2 cup water 

favorite seasonings (I used ancho chili powder, dried dill, 

2 tbsp local honey 

inch deep frying pan

thongs 

How to do it:

1. In a bowl, combine eggs and water, whisk. (this is called "egg wash")

2. Place almond meal in separate bowl. 

3. Dip chicken in egg wash

4. Lay chicken slices in almond meal, then season, then toss and coat thoroughly

5. (optional) for best effect, put coated chicken in freezer for 4-5 minutes

6. Heat up pan to slightly less than med. Coat pan with generous serving of olive oil* 

*don't be shy. When you're on paleo, you substitute your carbs and calories with healthy plant-based fat.

7. gently lay each chicken piece in hot oil, WAIT 2-3 minutes (or it'll stick). 

8. After 3 minutes, gently nudge. If it releases, it's ready to turn. If not, wait. Then flip and cook other side.

9. To ensure proper chicken cooking, add a lid to the process, it'll allow for convection cooking (hot air), although the chicken will be a lil' less crispy.

10. rest of paper towel for 3-4 minutes. 

11. drizzle with local honey.

12. Try it, eat it, and tell me what you think!

My Paleo Fried Chicken Fingers...Instagrammed no less!

Make a complete meal out of it by adding

a small sweet potato, some green beans sauteed with garlic, onion, and olive oil, and some avocado slices! 

*Athenians can find Almond Meal for a great price at the Bulk Food Depot - a hidden gem.
www.bulkfoodathens.com ; others may find it at Trader Joes. It's about $3.00/lb