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Nutrition Facts

- Calories: 341
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 67mg
- Sodium: 107mg
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g

* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Crispy Chicken Recipe Video

Heart Healthy Recipe Diabetes Recipe

Try this healthy alternative to fried chicken and savor the flavor and health benefits of walnuts paired with chicken. This is a crunchy, comfort food packed with immune-boosting nutrients.

Ingredients

- 8 (4 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup flour, seasoned with pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cup walnut pieces, finely ground

Preparation

- Preheat oven to 350°. Coat chicken with flour and then dip each breast in buttermilk. Coat each chicken breast with walnuts.
- 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.
- Transfer chicken to oven to bake thoroughly, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from pan when cooked. Slice each chicken breast diagonally into 4 pieces. Serve hot.

Yield: 8 servings

This episode of The Health eCooking Show features executive French chef Yves Vacheresse of Los Angeles, CA.

Nut Allergy: If you have an allergy to nuts or nut products, read the packaging, labels, warnings and directions for all ingredients in this recipe to determine whether the non-nut ingredients in this recipe were manufactured in a plant that processes nut products. We recommend that you do not solely rely on our information. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer.

IMPORTANT PORTION SIZE INFORMATION:

Post weight loss surgery patients must carefully measure ingredients and portion size. Consult with your physician for your individual portion size guidelines. Freeze leftovers in single-serving portions for future meals.

IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION:

This recipe is appropriate for many meal plans for weight loss surgery patients medically approved to eat solid food. To determine if this recipe is safe for you, consult your physician.

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Review Date: January 15, 2013
Reviewed By: Jane Schwartz, RD, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing, Inc.
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