Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken

Name: Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 15

4 out of 5 stars (based on 48 reviews)

15 min prep

4 servings

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7 ingredients

This Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken is an easy and great way to make delicious chicken. Crunchy pumpkin seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition and using them instead of breadcrumbs changes a pretty ho-hum dish...

1 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
¼ teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 (4 ounce) chicken breasts

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

485 cals

Fat

40 g

Saturated Fat

8 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

10 g

Monounsaturated Fat

19 g

Carbohydrates

4 g

Sugar

1 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

31 g

Sodium

388 mg

Directions

Chop the pumpkin seeds finely or add to a food processor with salt, parmesan, oregano, and paprika. Transfer to a plate.
Brush or rub roughly 1 tablespoon of oil on each chicken breast. Coat the chicken in the pumpkin seed mixture, pressing to adhere. Place the crusted chicken onto a plate. Repeat for all the chicken breasts.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken (in batches if needed so as not to crowd the pan), cooking for 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked depending on the thickness of chicken.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and serve immediately.

Chef Tips

You can also bake this chicken in the oven. Lightly grease a sheet pan and heat it in a preheated 400-degree oven for 10 minutes. Lay the chicken on the heated pan and bake for 10 minutes, flipping the pieces after 7 to 8 minutes. If the chicken breasts are thick, bake for a further 5 minutes or until firm to the touch.

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Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken