Description
A golden-brown, crunchy chicken dish with a savory pine nut crust. Topped with thyme and Parmesan, this 30-minute recipe delivers a buttery, nutty flavor with a juicy interior. Customizable to sweet, spicy, or Mediterranean variations.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup coarsely chopped pine nuts
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried thyme or southwest seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil or clarified butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
In a food processor or with a rolling pin, crush pine nuts into coarse crumbs. Transfer to a shallow dish.
Beat eggs in a separate shallow dish.
In another shallow dish, mix flour, Parmesan, and thyme.
Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, followed by the pine nut coating.
Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a mandoline to evenly thickness chicken breasts for even cooking.
Substitute southwest seasoning for Mediterranean herb mixes to change flavor profiles.
Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water for 3 minutes to retain juiciness.
Clarified butter enhances richness; keep close to the skillet to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: DINNER
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One chicken breast
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 260mg