Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Walnut Crusted Chicken with Fennel Slaw, a dish that brings together crispy, nutty chicken and refreshing slaw. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, combining ease of preparation with impressive results. The crunchy walnut crust elevates tender chicken breasts, while the zesty fennel slaw adds a burst of freshness that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lb)
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In one bowl, beat eggs; in another, mix chopped walnuts with breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat with the walnut-breadcrumb mix.
- Place the coated chicken in the baking dish and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken bakes, combine fennel, red cabbage, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss well.
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving alongside the fennel slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g) with slaw (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg