BBQ Chicken Poppers

Make these BBQ chicken poppers as an appetizer for your next get-together! Chicken is known to be a great source of protein, is low in sodium, and high in B vitamins. It also helps in reducing blood pressure and contains zinc, magnesium and iron! Using arrowroot starch is a great alternative to regular flour, as it is high in vitamins and minerals. It is also gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo friendly! When making this recipe, it’s important to incorporate the right BBQ sauce, which can be tricky. It’s best to opt for a sauce that is low in carbs, sugar, and is paleo friendly. Serve these chicken poppers with your favorite sauce and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into chunks

• ⅓ cup arrowroot starch

• ⅓ cup and 2 tbsp melted coconut oil

• 1 ½ tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 cup paleo BBQ sauce

Instructions:

1) Place sliced chicken into a bowl, ⅓ cup of coconut oil into a separate small bowl, and arrowroot starch with salt and pepper in another bowl.

2) Dip chicken in coconut oil, then coat in arrowroot starch. Next, set coated chicken on a dish. Repeat the process until all pieces of chicken are coated.

3) With the remaining 2 tbsp of coconut oil, melt in a large skillet over medium heat and begin to place coated chicken chunks in the skillet to crisp. Turn pieces until each are evenly crisp.

4) Once cooked all the way through, place chicken in a large mixing bowl. Let chicken cool before adding in paleo BBQ sauce. Mix until each piece is coated well. Enjoy!