Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts add richness to this light breading; the coating keeps the chicken moist.
Ingredients
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2 slices whole-wheat bread, dried
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⅓ cup walnuts
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2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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Coarse salt and ground pepper
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1 large egg white
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4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless (6 to 8 ounces each)
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1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
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Lemon slices, for serving
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Seasonal green salad
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor, combine bread, walnuts, and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Process until fine breadcrumbs form. Transfer to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat egg white until frothy.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip each breast into egg white, letting excess drip off, and then into crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
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In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 1 to 3 minutes. Carefully turn chicken over and put skillet in oven. Bake until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
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Serve chicken with lemon slices and green salad.
Cook's Notes
For longer shelf life, store nuts in the freezer.