Description
Serves 4–6
Ingredients
Chicken
1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large bite-size pieces (or chicken tenders)
1½ teaspoons salt
Egg wash
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Crispy coating
¾ cup (90g) white rice flour
¼ cup (40g) tapioca starch
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For frying
¼ cup avocado oil
To finish
½ cup Buffalo sauce, warmed (I use Primal Kitchen)
Blue cheese sauce
½ cup (120g) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
½ cup (60g) blue cheese crumbles, divided
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca starch, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the water.
- Working in batches, dip the chicken in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off, then toss in the flour mixture and shake off the extra.
- Heat a wide, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil, about ¼ inch up the sides, until shimmering.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden.
- Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and finish in the oven for 5–10 minutes, until cooked through and still crisp.
- Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with the warmed buffalo sauce, and toss gently to coat.
For the blue cheese sauce: In a small food processor or blender, combine the Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of the blue cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the remaining blue cheese and the chives. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving to let the flavors settle.