Almond-Coated Fried Chicken
LunchA healthy and tasty alternative to breaded fried chicken using ground almond flour and coconut oil.
Calories481kcal
Carbs3.8g
Protein41g
Fats33.4g
For Rest DayPerformance Benefits
This quick and easy recipe is high in protein, which is important for recovery and growth, and the almond flour provides a good source of fats. This combination also has a strong effect on satisfying your appetite, making it ideal for a rest day.
Health Benefits
This recipe is high in healthy monounsaturated fats. Healthy fats help your body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E and K.
Expert Tips
Serve this chicken on top of some pasta on an exercise day. This recipe works well for being re-heated when time is short, so you’ll never opt for processed fast food again!
Equipment
- Pan
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken fillet
- 1 Free-range egg
- 20 ml Milk (or almond milk)
- 80 g Almond flour (or ground almonds)
- ½ tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground pepper
- ½ tbsp Coconut oil (for frying)
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Instructions
- Slice each fillet lengthways into two even strips.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
- Combine the flour and seasoning in another shallow bowl.
- Dip a chicken strip into the egg mixture, transfer to the flour mix and coat generously. Set aside and repeat for the remaining strips.
- In a hot pan using coconut oil, fry for 2 minutes each side.
- Turn the heat down to medium and turn regularly until cooked through.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 3.8gProtein: 41gFat: 33.4gSaturated Fat: 8.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17.9gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 5.4gSugar: 1.7gVitamin A: 124ugCalcium: 128mgIron: 2.8mg
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