Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Fennel Slaw: A Must-Try!
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A delicious and healthy recipe for walnut-crusted chicken served with a refreshing fennel slaw.
- Author: Adriana Rose
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium bulb fennel, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat with the walnut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the top of each piece.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the fennel slaw. In a large bowl, combine the sliced fennel, shredded carrots, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve the walnut-crusted chicken alongside the fennel slaw.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the slaw.
- You can also substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the walnut coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg