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Fried chicken skin and breading
Calories & nutrition facts
fast foods, fried chicken, skin and breading from all pieces
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 398 kcal —
- Protein 14 g 28%
- Carbohydrate 19 g 7%
- Fat 29 g 37%
- Saturated fat 7.9 g 39%
- Fibre 0.3 g 1%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 965 mg 42%
- Cholesterol 82 mg 27%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 21 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.92 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 5.4 mg 34%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.84 mg 17%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 41 µg 10%
- Vitamin B12 0.34 µg 14%
- Choline 41.5 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 92 mg 7%
- Iron 1.1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 23 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 215 mg 17%
- Potassium 230 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.81 mg 7%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.28 mg 12%
- Selenium 18.7 µg 34%
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- Breaded chicken skin and breadingentree, fried, from all pieces398 kcal / 100 g
- KFC original recipe chicken skin and breadingfried384 kcal / 100 g
- Fried chicken wingfast foods, fried chicken, wing, meat and skin and breading310 kcal / 100 g
- Fried chicken breastfast foods, fried chicken, breast, meat and skin and breading230 kcal / 100 g
- KFC extra crispy fried chicken breastmeat and skin with breading268 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken meat and skinbroiler, flour coated, fried269 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken skinbroiler, batter dipped, fried394 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded chicken breastentree, fried, meat only, skin and breading removed153 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Fried chicken skin and breading
How do you make fried chicken skin and breading extra crispy at home?
Pat the skin dry, coat it lightly in seasoned flour, then fry in oil at about 175 °C until deep golden and crisp. Drain on a wire rack rather than kitchen paper, which can trap steam underneath.
Can you cook fried chicken skin and breading in an air fryer?
Yes. Arrange it in a single layer and air-fry at 200 °C for about 5–8 minutes, turning once, until hot and crisp; the exact time depends on how thick the pieces are.
How do you reheat fried chicken skin and breading without it going soggy?
Use an oven or air fryer rather than a microwave: heat at 190 °C for around 8–12 minutes, turning once, until piping hot. A wire rack helps hot air crisp the underside too.
What goes well with fried chicken skin and breading?
Its salty, crunchy coating pairs well with cooling coleslaw, pickles or a sharp vinegar-based slaw. Serve it alongside chips, potato salad or cornbread, with a tangy hot sauce or barbecue sauce for dipping.
Is fried chicken skin and breading higher in energy than fried chicken breast?
Yes: it has 398 kcal per 100 g, compared with 230 kcal in fried chicken breast. The skin and coating make it considerably fattier, while the breast provides more protein.
Does fried chicken skin and breading contain much salt?
It is high in sodium: a 100 g portion contains 965 mg. The coating and seasoning are major contributors, so it can taste salty even without adding salt at the table.
Can you freeze fried chicken skin and breading?
Freeze it promptly in an airtight container, with baking paper between pieces to stop them sticking. Reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer until piping hot and crisp; avoid thawing it on the counter.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170755 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
