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Pork-Rind Crusted Fried Chicken
How to Fuel Your Body For Success in Recovery
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Fried chicken coated in crushed pork rinds and Parmesan for a crunchy, flavorful crust.
Why real food, movement, and metabolism matter early in recovery
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on for best flavor)
2 cups pork rinds, finely crushed (to breadcrumb consistency)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Coating:
2 large eggs
2 Tbsp heavy cream
For Frying:
½ cup tallow, lard, or avocado oil (enough for shallow frying in a cast iron skillet)
Optional Garnish
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges
Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 6)
Protein: 40g
Fat: 44g
Carbs: 1g
Preparation
In a food processor or by hand, crush pork rinds into fine crumbs. Mix with Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Place in a shallow bowl.
In another bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream until smooth.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Dip each piece into egg wash, then press into pork-rind mixture, coating evenly on all sides.
Heat tallow (or oil) in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot (about 350°F). Fry chicken in batches, 6–8 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.
Place fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot and crispy.
In this presentation, Dale King speaks directly to individuals in a drug recovery program about the role nutrition and daily habits play in stabilizing recovery. Using plain language and lived experience, he explains how addictive substances—including sugar, nicotine, ultra-processed food, gambling, and digital stimulation—hijack the brain’s dopamine reward system in ways similar to drugs of abuse. King emphasizes that early recovery leaves the body and brain in a fragile, depleted state, and that continuing to rely on highly processed foods, sugar, and stimulants can prolong dysregulation and craving. His guidance is intentionally simple: eat real, perishable foods; drink water (with electrolytes when needed); move the body regularly; and reduce exposure to addictive inputs gradually rather than perfectly. Framed as practical support rather than moral judgment, the talk positions nutrition, hydration, and movement as foundational tools that help restore metabolic stability, support brain recovery, and make long-term sobriety more sustainable.
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