Almost fried chicken

Summary

A treasure trove for all the health-conscious foodies out there, ‘Almost Fried Chicken’ is a delightful and nutritious take on traditional fried chicken. Bringing you the taste of crispy, golden fried chicken without the guilt, this recipe is a perfect blend of health and taste.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delicious ‘Almost Fried Chicken’:

– 2 chicken breasts (around 500 grams)
– 1 cup all-purpose flour (128 grams)
– 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (112 grams)
– 1 teaspoon paprika (2 grams)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup low-fat milk (120 milliliters)
– 2 tablespoons canola oil (30 milliliters)

This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and another 20 minutes to cook. Serves 2.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving, this ‘Almost Fried Chicken’ provides:

– Calories: 375 kcal
– Protein: 30 g
– Carbs: 27 g
– Fat: 16 g
– Fiber: 2 g
– Sodium: 620 mg

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry.
3. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Dip each chicken breast into the milk, then dredge it in the flour mixture.
5. Place the coated chicken breasts onto a baking sheet.
6. Drizzle the canola oil evenly over the chicken.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.

Tips

1. Always remember to pat the chicken dry before coating. This helps the flour and bread crumbs adhere better.
2. For an extra kick, add some cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
3. If you don’t have whole wheat bread crumbs, regular bread crumbs can also do the trick.

Serving Suggestions

Our ‘Almost Fried Chicken’ goes perfectly with a side of steamed veggies or a light salad. For a heartier meal, pair it with some oven-baked sweet potatoes.

Remember, ‘Almost Fried Chicken’ isn’t just about curbing calories, it’s about enjoying a delicious meal that fuels your body right. Enjoy your healthy eating journey with AH7, your partner in fitness and wellness.