Hazelnut Crusted Chicken with Gorgonzola Sauce

Name: Hazelnut Crusted Chicken with Gorgonzola Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 large egg whites; 1 cup chopped hazelnuts, available on baking aisle; 4 (6-ounce) pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup Gorgonzola; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves, plus extra for garnish substitute 1 teaspoon dried sage and stir into sauce, if fresh is not available

Servings: persons

2 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large egg whites
1 cup chopped hazelnuts, available on baking aisle
4 (6-ounce) pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup Gorgonzola
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves, plus extra for garnish substitute 1 teaspoon dried sage and stir into sauce, if fresh is not available

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Mix flour, poultry seasoning and garlic powder in a dish.
3
Beat egg whites in a shallow plate or bowl.
4
Place hazelnuts on a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap on a cutting board or work surface.
5
Preheat a nonstick skillet with oven safe handle over medium high heat.
6
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
7
Turn in flour to dust the breasts, then turn in egg whites, then press breasts into nuts on both sides.
8
Wash hands.
9
Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan and add chicken.
10
Brown the nuts and chicken 2 minutes on each side then transfer to the oven and finish cooking the chicken through, about 8 minutes.
11
In a small pot, warm milk over medium heat.
12
Add cheese and melt it into the milk.
13
Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped sage and simmer 5 minutes.
14
To serve, place chicken on plates and pour a couple of spoons of the Gorgonzola sauce over the center of each piece.
15
Garnish with chopped sage.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 large egg whites, and more.

Yes, Hazelnut Crusted Chicken with Gorgonzola Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hazelnut Crusted Chicken with Gorgonzola Sauce

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