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Walnut Crusted Chicken with Fennel Slaw

Crispy Walnut Crusted Chicken with Fennel Slaw Delight

This Walnut Crusted Chicken with Fennel Slaw is a comforting yet impressive dish, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Cutlets
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breast Boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup Flour For dredging
  • 2 large Eggs Whisked with dijon and spices
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Substitute with standard breadcrumbs if needed
  • 1 cup Walnuts Chopped, or substitute with pecans
  • 1/2 cup Neutral Cooking Oil For pan-frying
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle generously before serving
For the Fennel Slaw
  • 1 medium Fennel Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Minced, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Herbs (Parsley & Dill) Chopped, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
For the Herby Mayo
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Base for dipping sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice For brightness
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Meat mallet
  • baking sheet
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine thinly sliced fennel, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and dill. Drizzle in white wine vinegar and lemon juice, followed by a splash of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Toss together gently and let sit for 10 minutes.
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  2. In a separate bowl, blend mayonnaise, dijon mustard, granulated garlic, and the chopped parsley and dill. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth.
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  3. Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound to about ¼ inch thickness. Set up a dredging station with flour, whisked eggs mixed with dijon, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and finely chopped walnuts.
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  4. Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Press into the panko-walnut mixture to adhere. Repeat for all cutlets.
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  5. Heat neutral cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken cutlets in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towel-lined sheet.
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  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the sheet pan in the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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  7. Plate the walnut crusted chicken cutlets, garnishing with flaky sea salt and optional lemon squeeze, alongside the fennel slaw and herby mayo for dipping.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; consume within two days to maintain crunch.

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