Low Carb Air Fried Chili Coconut Chicken w Creamy Stir Fry Recipe

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Low Carb Air Fried Chili Coconut Chicken w Creamy Stir Fry
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Description

Imagine biting into crispy chicken strips, each piece boasting a delightful crunch from a coating of almonds and coconut. The air fryer works its magic, creating a perfectly golden exterior without heating up your entire kitchen. These aren't just any chicken strips; they're infused with a gentle warmth from chili powder, balanced beautifully by the subtle sweetness of coconut.

Served alongside is a vibrant stir-fry, a medley of colorful, crisp-tender vegetables glistening with a creamy chili sauce. Picture the satisfying sizzle as the vegetables meet the hot pan, then the velvety sauce blanketing each piece, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. The sauce, rich and decadent, achieves its luxurious texture through the simple addition of butter, creating a lusciousness that coats the vegetables perfectly.

The chili powder and sauce in both the chicken and stir-fry create a dance of spicy and savory notes that play across the palate. The nutty undertones of almonds and coconut create a grounding flavor that will leave you wanting more. The chili sauce itself is a crucial element, a blend of ground chilies, vinegar, and salt that delivers a fiery kick.

Experiment with different brands to find your perfect level of heat. Chili pastes, with their visible pepper flakes, offer another dimension of flavor and texture. Feel free to adjust the amount of chili sauce in your stir-fry to customize the spice level to your liking, ensuring a dish that is both flavorful and enjoyable.

For those who prefer a more traditional cooking method, the chicken strips can easily be adapted for the oven. Simply bake them on a seasoned baking sheet until golden brown and cooked through. For an extra crispy finish, a brief stint under the broiler will deliver that perfect crunch you crave.

Whether air-fried or baked, these chili coconut chicken strips are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
700 Kcal

C
Carbs
15 g
Fi
Fiber
5 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
45 g

C
Fats
55 g
Saturated Fats 35 g
Unsaturated Fats 15 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 600 mg
Potassium 400 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Red pepper
    Red pepper
    1 oz
    2.
    Celery
    Celery
    2 oz
    3.
    Brown mushrooms (Italian or Crimini mushrooms), raw, high in vitamin D
    Brown mushrooms (Italian or Crimini mushrooms), raw, high in vitamin D
    4 oz
    4.
    Cashews, raw
    Cashews, raw
    0.5 oz
    5.
    Avocado oil
    Avocado oil
    1.5 tbsp
    6.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.13 tsp
    7.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.13 tsp
    8.
    Sesame seeds
    Sesame seeds
    0.5 tsp
    9.
    Curry powder
    Curry powder
    0.13 tsp
    10.
    Scallions
    Scallions
    1 tsp, chopped
    11.
    Almonds, sliced
    Almonds, sliced
    0.25 oz
    12.
    Coconut, dried, shredded or flaked, unsweetened
    Coconut, dried, shredded or flaked, unsweetened
    0.25 oz
    13.
    Almond flour
    Almond flour
    2 tbsp
    14.
    Chili powder
    Chili powder
    0.25 tsp
    15.
    Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.13 tsp
    16.
    Sesame seeds
    Sesame seeds
    0.5 tsp
    17.
    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
    8 oz
    18.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    0.5 tsp
    19.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.13 tsp
    20.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.13 tsp
    21.
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    3 tbsp
    22.
    Hot chili sauce (Sriracha)
    Hot chili sauce (Sriracha)
    1 tsp
    23.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    1 tbsp

Instructions

    1.
    Get your stir fry started first. Thin-slice red bell pepper and celery, and add them to a mixing bowl. Quarter or chop mushrooms into small pieces, and roughly chop the cashews. Mix these ingredients all together and bring them to your stove. In a wide pan, heat avocado oil on high heat. When the oil is hot, add the cut veggies to the pan and stir them in the oil.
    2.
    Let the vegetables cook in the oil until they start to brown lightly. Then, reduce your heat down to low and stir salt, pepper, sesame seeds, curry powder, and chopped green onion into the stir fry. Place a lid on your pan, and let the vegetables cook down over very low heat. Occasionally, you can stir the pot to avoid burning, but you\'ll be turning your attention to the chicken strips while the stir fry cooks.
    3.
    Make the crunchy coating for the chicken by crushing sliced almonds and flaked coconut. You can either use your hands to crush the ingredients or roll the ingredients inside a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin. Make sure you have a mix of larger and smaller pieces, but the largest must still be small enough to stick to the chicken later. Once crushed, mix almond flour, chili powder, onion powder, and sesame seeds into the coating. Set this aside while you prepare the chicken.
    4.
    Turn on your air fryer to preheat to 360 degrees. Pat whole chicken breast dry with a paper towel, if needed, and rub the olive oil into the flesh. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Only after seasoning, slice the breast into strips that are 1 - 1 ounce each. One by one, pick up a chicken strip and roll it in your chili-coconut coating. Aim for 80%-90% coverage with a mix of almond and coconut pieces on the chicken.
    5.
    Arrange all the coated chicken strips on your air fryer cooking tray. Cook the chicken strips for about 12 minutes or until done. Look for a golden-brown outside with darkened edges where the almonds and coconut are. You can also use a meat thermometer to confirm your chicken has cooked to at least 165 degrees internally. Let the chicken strips cool for 1-2 minutes before enjoying.
    6.
    Once you put the chicken in the air fryer, you can come back to the stir fry. With the heat still on low, pour heavy cream and chili sauce into the pan. Stir the ingredients and raise the heat slightly until a thickened spicy cream coats the vegetables. Add the butter to the pan, place the lid back on, and let the butter melt while the cream bubbles slightly. Once the butter melts, stir the ingredients together to complete your creamy stir fry. Each serving receives about 3 ounces stir fry with 3 chicken strips.