Almond-Coated Fried Chicken

Lunch

A healthy and tasty alternative to breaded fried chicken using ground almond flour and coconut oil.

5 stars from 1 vote

Calories481kcal

Carbs3.8g

Protein41g

Fats33.4g

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Performance 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

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)

2 people

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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