Ingredients:
Fried chicken:
4 - 4oz. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and lightly pounded
1/2 cup finely ground pecans, filberts or blanched almonds
1 egg, beaten
4 egg whites, beaten
2 tbsp Safflower oil for frying
Pepper to taste-if you are not salt sensitive, you may add some salt.
Instructions:
1. Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
2. Dip the chicken into the finely chopped nuts and coat.
3. Dip the chicken next into the beaten egg mixture and then into the coarsely ground nuts coating evenly.
4. Fry the chicken on moderate heat until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side.
5. The chicken will be completely cooked. When removing the chicken, handle with care and place onto a paper towel to drain excess oil.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Nutritional Information:
Nutrients per Serving:
Calories316 (50% of calories from fat)
Total Fat 18g
Protein 36g
Carbohydrate 4g
Cholesterol 119mg
Sodium 148mg
Dietary Fiber 1g
Saturated Fat 2g
Calcium 66mg
Iron 2mg
Potassium 490mg
Vitamin A 93iu
Vitamin C 2mg
Dietary Exchanges: Lean Meat 5, Fat 3
