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 these Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Breasts! This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a family gathering or simply looking to impress your loved ones with a homemade meal. In just 45 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering main course that serves six, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner.

The combination of fresh breadcrumbs and yellow cornmeal creates a delightful crunch that perfectly complements the tender, juicy chicken. Coated in a zesty Dijon mustard mixture and seasoned with fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, each bite bursts with flavor. Plus, the addition of lemon wedges not only adds a pop of color but also a refreshing tang that brightens the dish.

With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbs, this meal is not only satisfying but also nutritious. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to be a hit at your dining table!

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