Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Breasts

Health score
20%
Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Breasts
45 min.
6
528kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s both delicious and visually appealing? Look no further than our Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Breasts! This recipe combines the satisfying crunch of cornmeal with the tender juiciness of chicken, creating a delightful contrast that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it a fantastic choice for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight meal.

Imagine succulent chicken breasts, pounded to perfection and coated in a golden crust that’s bursting with the fresh flavors of parsley and thyme. The addition of Dijon mustard adds a zesty kick that complements the richness of the butter and olive oil used for frying. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can serve up a meal that looks and tastes like it came straight from a gourmet restaurant.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is designed to impress. Pair it with a side of your favorite vegetables or a fresh salad, and don’t forget the lemon wedges for that extra zing! Get ready to enjoy a satisfying and wholesome meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Dive into this culinary adventure and make your next meal unforgettable!

Ingredients

  • cup bread fresh french crustless
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 cup dijon mustard 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh minced
  • tablespoons thyme sprigs fresh minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • servings lemon wedges 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • rolling pin
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 2 tablespoons minced parsley, 2 tablespoons minced thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large bowl.
  3. Whisk 1/2 cup Dijon mustard and 2 eggs in medium bowl to blend.
  4. Using mallet or rolling pin, pound each chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2- to 1/3-inch thickness. Dip pounded chicken first into mustard mixture and coat well, then into breadcrumb mixture and coat well; shake off excess breadcrumbs.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add half of chicken to skillet; cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  7. Transfer chicken to 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and chicken.
  8. Bake chicken until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  9. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories528kcal
Protein25.89%
Fat43.62%
Carbs30.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.28
Glycemic Load
21.82
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.021304109822%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.28mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
2.94mg
Luteolin
1.1mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:528.08kcal
26.4%
Fat:25.52g
39.26%
Saturated Fat:7.87g
49.17%
Carbohydrates:40.13g
13.38%
Net Carbohydrates:34.73g
12.63%
Sugar:3.07g
3.41%
Cholesterol:154.39mg
51.46%
Sodium:1019.36mg
44.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.08g
68.16%
Selenium:61.39µg
87.69%
Vitamin B3:14.84mg
74.2%
Vitamin B6:1.1mg
55%
Phosphorus:409.11mg
40.91%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.64%
Vitamin K:30.98µg
29.51%
Vitamin B5:2.44mg
24.38%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.21%
Magnesium:90.82mg
22.71%
Fiber:5.4g
21.61%
Iron:3.82mg
21.23%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.17%
Potassium:640.76mg
18.31%
Zinc:2.3mg
15.36%
Folate:59.83µg
14.96%
Vitamin E:2.21mg
14.73%
Vitamin A:596.97IU
11.94%
Copper:0.2mg
9.91%
Calcium:93.8mg
9.38%
Vitamin C:7.56mg
9.16%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.5%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
2.98%
Source:Epicurious