Walnut Crusted Chicken Recipe
Crunchy Parmesan Walnut Chicken that is pan-fried then finished in the oven. Juicy and flavorful.
Servings 4
Calories 375kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup walnuts finely chopped
- 1 tbs yellow cornmeal
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry rosemary leaves
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup low fat buttermilk
- 1 large egg white
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless chicken breasts or tenders
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbs oil light olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Combine the walnuts, cornmeal, onion powder and rosemary in a food processor. Pulse until finely ground. Combine nut mixture, baking soda, flour and cheese in a shallow dish.
- Combine buttermilk and egg white in a shallow dish. Lightly beat.
- Dip the chicken in the buttermilk mixture; . Dredge in the walnut mixture.
- Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl. Add chicken; sauté 3 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken over. Place pan in oven; bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1.4mg