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High-protein fried chicken leg with flour coating
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chicken leg, fried, coated with gleta flour (140 g) has 395 calories. That works out to 282 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.2 g of carbs, 33.7 g of protein, 23 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 9.5 mg of B3 covers 60% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 140 g
395
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
12.2g
· 4% DV
Protein
33.7g
· 67% DV
Fat
23g
· 29% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 12% · Protein 35% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 395 kcal | |
| Total fat | 23 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 5.74 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 434 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 395 kcal |
| 1 ounce (whole) | 28.4 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 95 g | 268 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 338 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 508 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 190 g | 536 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 230 g | 649 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 733 kcal |
Calculated from 282 calories per 100 g.
Season the chicken leg, coat it evenly with gleta flour, then fry it until fully cooked. Avoid crowding the pan, which can lower the oil temperature and make the coating absorb more oil.
Gleta flour is the flour coating used on this fried chicken leg. It forms the outer layer during frying; the name alone does not establish that it behaves differently from other flours, so follow the recipe’s coating instructions.
The coating can come off if the chicken is wet, the flour is not pressed onto the surface, or the pieces are moved too soon. Pat the chicken dry and turn it gently while frying.
For a crispier chicken leg, dry the surface before coating it and fry in oil that is hot enough. Drain the cooked piece on a wire rack rather than leaving it on a flat surface, where steam can soften the crust.
Yes. An air fryer can cook a chicken leg coated with gleta flour, though its crust may differ from deep-frying. Arrange the pieces in a single layer, lightly oil the coating, and cook until the chicken is thoroughly done.
A gleta-flour-coated chicken leg should reach 165°F (74°C) at its thickest point, without the thermometer touching the bone. This check is more reliable than judging doneness by the color of the coating.
Yes, the skin is edible when the chicken leg is fully cooked. It is part of the fried coating and can be quite rich, so remove it if you prefer a less rich serving.
Refrigerate the chicken leg within two hours of cooking in a covered container. Properly chilled cooked chicken keeps for 3–4 days; discard it if it was left at room temperature for too long.
Yes, you can freeze it after it has cooled. Pack it airtight to limit freezer burn and thaw it in the refrigerator; the coating may lose some crispness, so reheat it in an oven or air fryer.
Serve it with a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables, or coleslaw to balance the fried coating. For a heartier meal, add rice, potatoes, or another grain-based side.
Vitamins
B3
9.52mg · 60% DV
B5
1.47mg · 29% DV
B6
0.48mg · 28% DV
Biotin
8.4µg · 28% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
287mg · 41% DV
Zinc
2.94mg · 27% DV
Sodium
434mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
357mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chicken leg, fried, coated with gleta flour is a chicken leg dredged in the named flour and fried. The name does not point to a specific regional tradition, so it is best understood as a flour-coated fried chicken preparation rather than a dish with a clearly defined place of origin.
The coating browns to a crisp exterior while the meat stays tender and juicy. Serve it as a main with salad, vegetables or a simple starch; a fresh, tangy side helps balance the richness. It is protein-rich, with 24.1 g of protein per 100 g, but frying also makes it relatively rich in fat. For a lighter meal, pair a piece with plenty of vegetables, or try oven-baking the coated chicken at home.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.82g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 31.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (31.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.