Paleo Ayam Geprek

Experience the bold, fiery flavors of Indonesia with this Paleo Ayam Geprek recipe, a health-conscious twist on the beloved street food classic. Tender, juicy boneless chicken thighs are coated in a crispy, grain-free crust made with coconut flour and tapioca starch, then fried to golden perfection in coconut oil. The pièce de résistance is a vibrant chili-garlic sauce, crafted from freshly pounded red bird's eye chilies, garlic, lime juice, and sea salt, delivering an irresistible tangy heat. True to the "geprek" style, the chicken is lightly smashed to soak up every drop of this zesty sauce. Ready in under an hour, this paleo-friendly dish is perfect for spice lovers seeking a satisfying, guilt-free indulgence. Serve it piping hot, with a side of fresh vegetables, for a wholesome, flavor-packed feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup coconut flour
• 0.5 cup tapioca starch
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup coconut oil
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 10 pieces red bird's eye chilies
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 whole lime, juiced

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the chicken by patting it dry with paper towels and seasoning both sides with half of the salt and the black pepper.

Step 2

Set up a dredging station with two shallow bowls. In one bowl, mix the coconut flour with a pinch of sea salt. In the second bowl, beat the egg until smooth.

Step 3

Dip each chicken thigh into the egg, allowing the excess to drip off, then coat with the coconut flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 4

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs, cooking for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 5

For the chili sauce, pound the garlic cloves and chilies in a mortar and pestle until coarsely crushed. Remove to a bowl and stir in the remaining sea salt and lime juice.

Step 6

Using a fork or the pestle, lightly press (geprek) the fried chicken to slightly crush it and allow better absorption of the sauce.

Step 7

Spoon the chili sauce generously over the crushed chicken.

Step 8

Serve hot as is or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1029.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2872.3

Total Fat 188.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 739.5mg	0%
Sodium 2917.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.6g
Protein 141.1g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 191.7mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 2461.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.9%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 22.8%