Cocoa Crusted Chicken

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Cocoa on chicken?  Sound weird?! It may, but it is so delicious!  Give it a whirl!  You won’t be sorry!

cocoa crusted chicken

Cocoa Crusted Chicken

Makes 6 servings

6 x 3 oz chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 packets Krisda stevia
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
Pinch sea salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Pat chicken dry with paper towels.  Spray chicken breasts with cooking spray or very lightly brush with 1 tsp of oil.  In a shallow dish, combine cocoa, stevia, paprika, cinnamon, allspice, salt and stir to mix. Dip chicken in spice mixture, shaking off excess, and place in sprayed (or lightly oiled) oven proof shallow dish.  Bake UNCOVERED at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition (per 3 oz serving)
Cals: 143  Fat: 3.3g  Carbs: 1g  Fibre: 0.5g  Protein: 26g