Crispy Chicken Bites

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into chunks
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup tapioca starch
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup hot sauce (optional)
• 2 tbsp. ghee (optional)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, the tapioca starch, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Place the chicken pieces in the batter and stir until well-coated.
3. Warm coconut oil in a skillet place over a medium-high heat.
4. Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot skillet, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
5. If you want the chicken bites to be spicy, heat the hot sauce and ghee in a small saucepan over a low heat until well-combined. Then add in the chicken and toss until everything is covered.
6. Place the chicken bites in the oven on broil for 3 to 4 minutes per side to make them extra crunchy.