Crisp-Coated Potato Flake Chicken Legs
Crisp-Coated Potato Flake Chicken Legs feature juicy drumsticks wrapped in a buttery, crackling crust made from instant potato flakes. Each bite contrasts tender meat with a satisfyingly crunchy exterior, making it a great pick for family dinners, picnics, or casual game-day spreads.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crisp-Coated Potato Flake Chicken Legs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Put the melted butter or margarine in a shallow dish or bowl, and the potato flakes in another shallow dish or bowl. Roll the chicken pieces in the butter or margarine, then in the potato flakes. Arrange the coated chicken pieces skin side up in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 3
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 1 hour.
- Calories 320.37 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 18.66 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 7.71 g 3%
- Total Fat 23.41 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 12.92 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 111.4 mg High 37%
- Sodium 170.9 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.45 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 115.86 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Crisp Coated Potato Flake Chicken Legs is made with 3 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Potato, and Whole Chicken. Each serving provides about 320.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crisp-Coated Potato Flake Chicken Legs made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Potato, Whole Chicken. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crisp-Coated Potato Flake Chicken Legs?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crisp-Coated Potato Flake Chicken Legs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crisp-Coated Potato Flake Chicken Legs healthy?
- Crisp-Coated Potato Flake Chicken Legs has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 320.37 calories and 18.66 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 170.9 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.92 g (65% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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