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Ingredients
- Chicken breasts: 500 gms, cut into finger size (you can also use boneless chicken)
- Kashmiri Chilly Powder: 3/4 to 1 tsp
- Breadcrumbs: About 1-2 cups (remember to season it with pepper powder)
- Then add in 1 -2 tbsp cornflour....I usually add 2 tbsp...mostly depending on the moisture in the chicken
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 410g | |
| Calories 727 | |
| Calories from Fat 337 | 46% |
| Total Fat 37.4g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 10.7g | 43% |
| Trans Fat 0.48g | |
| Cholesterol 256mg | 85% |
| Sodium 253mg | 11% |
| Potassium 912mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 8.15g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.07g | 0% |
| Protein 84.4g | 135% |
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