Cocoa Fried Chicken

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!

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

• 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

• Directions

  Instructions Checklist

  • 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.

  Nutrition Facts

  Per Serving

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  487 calories; protein 34.5g; carbohydrates 45.1g; fat 17.8g; cholesterol 116mg; sodium 606mg
• NUTRITION TIPS:

   Use extra virgin olive oil
• Extra virgin olive oil benefits heart health, as people who consume it have a much lower risk of dying from heart attacks and strokes