Paleo Sambal Chicken
Spice up your dinner routine with this bold and flavorful Paleo Sambal Chicken! Packed with smoky heat from fresh red chili peppers and zesty aromatics like garlic, shallots, and ginger, this dish brings the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia straight to your plate—all while staying paleo-friendly. Tender, bite-sized chicken thighs are perfectly seasoned, pan-seared in coconut oil, and smothered in a homemade sambal paste for a taste sensation that’s both satisfying and nutritious. A splash of lime juice, fish sauce, and coconut aminos adds depth and tang, while fresh cilantro and lime wedges provide a burst of freshness. Ready in under 45 minutes, this savory meal pairs beautifully with steamed veggies or cauliflower rice, making it a healthy, gluten-free option that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 medium red chili peppers
- 3 medium shallots
- 5 large garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 for serving fresh lime wedges
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the sambal paste. Roughly chop the red chili peppers, shallots, garlic, and ginger.
Step 2
In a food processor, blend the chopped chili peppers, shallots, garlic, and ginger to form a smooth paste. You can add a little water if needed to aid in blending.
Step 3
Slice the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with sea salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer.
Step 5
Cook the chicken until it's browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 6
In the same skillet, add the sambal paste and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the paste is fragrant and turns a deeper color.
Step 7
Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the sambal paste.
Step 8
Add the lime juice, fish sauce, and coconut aminos. Stir everything together and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing over.
Step 10
Enjoy your Paleo Sambal Chicken with a side of steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1283.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1524.3 |
| Total Fat 85.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 769.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3763.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.6g | |
| Protein 145.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 219.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2646.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories