Paleo Fried Chicken with Gravy

Satisfy your craving for crispy comfort food with this Paleo Fried Chicken with Gravy, a gluten-free and dairy-free twist on a classic favorite! Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a flavorful blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and arrowroot starch, seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder for a perfectly crispy crust without any refined grains. The chicken is fried to golden perfection in rich coconut oil, then paired with a creamy, umami-packed paleo gravy made with chicken broth, tapioca flour, and nutritional yeast. This recipe is a wholesome, indulgent option for paleo diets, bringing all the comfort of traditional fried chicken with a healthier, allergen-friendly twist. Ready in just an hour, it’s the perfect centerpiece for a crowd-pleasing dinner or a satisfying weekend treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken thighs
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 1 cup Coconut flour
• 0.5 cup Arrowroot starch
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Coconut milk
• 1 cup Coconut oil
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Tapioca flour
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, arrowroot starch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 2

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and coconut milk until fully combined.

Step 3

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Dip each chicken thigh first into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it thoroughly with the flour mixture.

Step 5

Place the coated chicken thighs into the hot skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 6

Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 7

To make the gravy, in a small saucepan, heat the chicken broth over medium heat.

Step 8

Whisk in the tapioca flour and nutritional yeast to the broth, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens into a gravy consistency.

Step 9

Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Serve the fried chicken hot, topped with the paleo gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1672.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5090.9

Total Fat 364.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 227.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 936mg	0%
Sodium 3713.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 245.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 223.0g	0%

Vitamin D 124IU	0%
Calcium 459.3mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 2982.8mg	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: 63.6%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 19.0%