Quinoa Crusted Chicken Recipe
This Quinoa Crusted Chicken is full of flavor and tastes amazing. It is also high in protein and a very healthy dinner.
Serving4
Ingredients
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- ⅓ cup italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup flour
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Spray baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a third bowl, place the half cup of flour.
- Dip the chicken breast into the egg mixture, then the quinoa and Parmesan mixture, then the flour last.
- Place on greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 423 kcal · Carbohydrates: 47 g · Protein: 37 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 118 mg · Sodium: 383 mg · Potassium: 727 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 167 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 127 mg · Iron: 4 mg