Ingredients:
- 680g Chicken Breast
- 15ml Cornstarch
- 5ml Smoked Paprika
- 5ml Garlic Powder
- 5ml Onion Powder
- 2.5ml Sea Salt
- 2.5ml Cracked Black Pepper
- 30ml Avocado Oil
- 60ml Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 5ml Lemon Juice
- 15ml Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Pat the 680g of cubed chicken completely dry with paper towels. Note: Any surface moisture will turn to steam and ruin your crunch.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 15ml cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the chicken in the spice mix until every piece is evenly coated and no damp spots remain.
- Shake off any excess starch; we want a veil, not a thick crust.
- Heat 30ml avocado oil in your skillet over medium high heat until the oil shimmers and a tiny wisp of smoke appears.
- Place the chicken in the pan in a single layer, leaving space between pieces.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes without moving them until a deep golden brown crust forms on the bottom.
- Flip the pieces and cook for another 2 minutes until the chicken is opaque throughout and firm to the touch.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 30 seconds until the aroma fills the kitchen.
- Pour in the 60ml heavy cream and 5ml lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the flavorful brown bits.
- Simmer for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken bites like a velvety blanket.
- Remove from heat immediately and garnish with 15ml chopped parsley before serving.