Heart Healthy Crispy Baked Chicken Recipe
Have succulent, oven-baked chicken on the table in under 30 minutes with this healthy, 4-ingredient recipe. A peppery walnut crust adds a luscious crunch that you can’t miss.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (3 oz each)
1/2 cup flour, seasoned with pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups finely ground walnuts
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Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Coat chicken with flour and then dip each breast in buttermilk. Coat each chicken breast with walnuts.
Step 2
Heat non-stick pan on medium and spray it with vegetable oil. Place chicken in pan and cook on each side for 2 to 3 minutes regulating the heat to avoid burning walnut crust.
Step 3
Transfer chicken to oven to bake thoroughly, approximately 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast registers 165°. Remove from pan when cooked. Slice each chicken breast diagonally into 4 pieces. Serve hot.
Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 226
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 3 oz chicken
Per serving:
calories:226
total fat:11g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:50mg
sodium:71mg
total carb:8g
fibers:2g
proteins:23g
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About This Healthy Recipe
When you’re craving crispy chicken but don’t want all the fat and calories that come from eating fried chicken, turn on your oven and bake up some of this heart healthy chicken. This low-fat chicken recipe uses skinless chicken breasts, so each serving has only 1 gram of saturated fat. But even without added fat, the chicken stays juicy, thanks to a crunchy coating of seasoned flour and ground walnuts that holds in the moisture while also giving you the crunch you crave. And since this healthy chicken recipe contains only 226 calories per serving, while delivering a whopping 23g of protein, it’s diet friendly. You’ll also likely find that kids love this chicken as much as adults, making it the perfect family-friendly meal. With only four ingredients and the simplicity of just popping it in the oven to bake, this easy chicken recipe can be made again and again. Enjoy!
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