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Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Fennel Slaw: A Must-Try!

A delicious and healthy recipe for walnut-crusted chicken served with a refreshing fennel slaw.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and Dijon mustard until well combined.
  4. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat with the walnut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the top of each piece.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
  7. While the chicken is baking, prepare the fennel slaw. In a large bowl, combine the sliced fennel, shredded carrots, and red onion.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine.
  9. Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve the walnut-crusted chicken alongside the fennel slaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

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.

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