Hot Crunchy Chicken Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Chicken2 Medium, cut into 8 inch pieces
 Pecans1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 All purpose flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cornmeal1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Paprika4 Teaspoon
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Black pepper2 Teaspoon
 Eggs4
 Water1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Corn oil4 Cup (64 tbs)
 Cayenne pepper2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 4333 Calories from Fat 3406

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 385 g592.2%

Saturated Fat 55.7 g278.6%

Trans Fat 0.8 g

Cholesterol 773.9 mg258%

Sodium 1582.1 mg65.9%

Total Carbohydrates 68 g22.6%

Dietary Fiber 11.7 g46.6%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 158 g316.1%

Vitamin A 100.1% Vitamin C 30.9%

Calcium 17.4% Iron 76.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Wash chicken pieces well and pat dry.
In a blender or food processor fitted with steel blade - finely chop pecans.
In a bowl, combine pecans, flour, cornmeal, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper - Mix well.
In a separate bowl, mix eggs and water.
Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then into dry mixture to cover.
Heat corn oil in a large, deep frying pan.
Add chicken pieces and fry about 10 minutes on each side, (this may have to be done in a few batches) Add more corn oil if necessary.
Drain on Rack.
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