Nut and Crumb Dusted Chicken Recipe

Name: Nut and Crumb Dusted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken thighs (skinned); 8 garlic cloves (minced); ½ cup raspberry vinegar; 1 cup fresh key lime juice; 4 chipotle chiles (in adobo, minced); 1 teaspoon dry mustard; ½ cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup pumpkin seeds (chopped, toasted); 1 cup almonds (chopped, toasted); 1 cup fresh breadcrumb (ground fine, toasted); 1 cup flour; ⅓ cup sesame seeds (ground, toasted); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; ¾ teaspoon cayenne; 3 eggs; olive oil (as needed)

Servings: persons

5 lbs chicken thighs (skinned)
8 garlic cloves (minced)
½ cup raspberry vinegar
1 cup fresh key lime juice
4 chipotle chiles (in adobo, minced)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin seeds (chopped, toasted)
1 cup almonds (chopped, toasted)
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (ground fine, toasted)
1 cup flour
⅓ cup sesame seeds (ground, toasted)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon cayenne
3 eggs
olive oil (as needed)

1
Combine the chicken, vinegar, lime juice, chipotles, mustard, soy sauce, salt, pepper and sugar.
2
Stir well to blend/coat.
3
Cover.
4
Chill 8 hours, turning to coat often.
5
Heat oven 400.
6
Combine the pepitos, almonds and breadcumbs.
7
Combine the flour, seeds, salt and cayenne.
8
Beat eggs.
9
Drain chicken.
10
Dip in flour mix, then egg, then nut mix to coat.
11
Place on a sprayed rack over a baking sheet.
12
Drizzle lightly with oil.
13
Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

2090

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

175

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs chicken thighs (skinned), 8 garlic cloves (minced), ½ cup raspberry vinegar, 1 cup fresh key lime juice, and more.

Yes, Nut and Crumb Dusted Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nut and Crumb Dusted Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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