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Cocoa Fried Chicken

By: Roddy Pattison 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
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  • 2 cups olive oil for frying

Directions

  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.
  2. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Fry coated chicken pieces in oil until cooked through and juices run clear (approximately 5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note:
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature and ingredient density.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1159 | Total Fat: 92.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by SHAROFSKI   view full review
I was a little disappointed and maybe a little relieved that I could not taste the chocolate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by MCRONDA   view full review
As the recipe is written, the cocoa powder really doesn't add much. I have made chili in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by amydoll   view full review
Although not what I was expecting, this turned out well. Cocoa adds nothing to this, I'm not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by Stacy   view full review
First off I will begin by saying that the end product turned out good. I don't quite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by opal~/~dragonfly (dana)   view full review
I made this and my husband asked me not to make it again, to go back to my original recipe for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2004 by DRINALOU   view full review
not bad at all. I recommend some chilli with the cocoa. got any more cocoa recipes Roddy?
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by -ra   view full review
i accidentally used 1 T cocoa instead of 1 tsp... but it still didn't have a chocolatey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2005 by THAUGH   view full review
I tried this recipe for dinner last night with my young son. He and I loved it. There were...

 

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