Cocoa Fried Chicken

Chicken Breast - Dinner

Basically, fried chicken nuggets! Pan fry in extra virgin olive oil. Serve with salad if trying to be healthy, or fries if you are past caring!

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Cocoa Fried Chicken

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour for coating

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

1 pound chicken tenders

1 egg

beaten

1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

2 cups olive oil for frying

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Mix flour and cocoa powder in a shallow dish or plate. One by one coat chicken pieces in flour mixture then dip in beaten egg then in seasoned bread crumbs.

Step 2

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Fry coated chicken pieces in oil until cooked through and juices run clear (approximately 5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information

Cocoa Fried Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 487

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.5g 69%

Carbohydrates: 45.1g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 17.8g 27%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 16%

Cholesterol: 116mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 136.3IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 21.8mg 167%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 0.8mg 1%

Folate: 102mcg 26%

Calcium: 78.7mg 8%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 48.1mg 17%

Potassium: 336.5mg 9%

Sodium: 606mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 36%

Calories From Fat: 160.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.