Read Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans Online
Authors: Michelle Tam,Henry Fong
Tags: #Cookbooks; Food & Wine, #Cooking by Ingredient, #Natural Foods, #Special Diet, #Allergies, #Gluten Free, #Paleo, #Food Allergies, #Gluten-Free, #Healthy
T
he best way to reheat cold nuggets is to fry 'em again. They may crisp up even crunchier than the first time!
MAGIC WINGS
Hosting a party? Want to serve finger food that’s easy to prepare yet packed with umami? This recipe fits the bill. If you have time, marinate the chicken for a few hours in advance of cooking—but if you’re expecting guests within the hour, these wings will taste magical even if you’re making them to order.
Makes 6 servings | 4 pounds chicken wings |
Hands-on time: 10 minutes | 2 tablespoons Magic Mushroom Powder |
Total time: 1 hour | ½ teaspoon Paleo-friendly fish sauce (optional) |
Melted ghee | |
2 small limes , cut into wedges |
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P
repare this dish with thighs for an easy weeknight meal! Just cook for 15 minutes more, or until the internal temperature of the bird reaches 170°F.
D
ip these wings in
S
riracha
M
ayonnaise
!
CRISPY SMASHED CHICKEN
So you’ve had a long, stressful day, and no clue what to make for dinner. But you have chicken breasts in the fridge, right? Believe it or not, you can easily transform that cold poultry into hot, crispy paillards in
30
minutes or less. Plus, you can release your pent-up rage by going medieval on the chicken. Win-win!
Makes 4 servings | 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each) |
Hands-on time: 30 minutes | ½ cup coconut flour |
Total time: 30 minutes | 1 tablespoon kosher salt |
½ teaspoon garlic powder | |
Freshly ground black pepper | |
2 tablespoons ghee or fat of choice, plus more as needed | |
2 limes , cut into wedges (optional) | |
2 cups Spicy Pineapple Salsa or Salsa Roja Asada (optional) |
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"Paillard" is a fancy French culinary term that describes a piece of meat that's been thinly sliced or pounded to facilitate quick cooking. It's fun to throw big words around!