{"id":52090,"date":"2023-07-26T18:04:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T18:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/?p=52090"},"modified":"2023-07-26T18:04:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T18:04:51","slug":"sunflower-crusted-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2023\/07\/26\/sunflower-crusted-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunflower-Crusted Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">with Lettuce, Apple &amp; Parmesan Salad<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 2<\/h4>\n<p>Seared chicken cutlet coated in a mixture of Parmesan, panko, sunflower seeds, and lemon zest, and drizzled with a spicy Dijon-tahini sauce. A crisp salad of baby greens, sliced apple, and more Parm tossed with a lemony-creamy Dijon dressing for a side.<br \/>\nPrep: 10 Cook: 35<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\"> \u00bd<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz sunflower seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">\u00bc<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">cup panko breadcrumbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1\u00bd<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz honey Dijon dressing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">baby lettuce<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">3<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">10<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz chicken cutlets <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp Dijon mustard<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS tahini<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>hot sauce<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">salt &amp; pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp cooking oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52096\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenPrep.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenPrep.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenPrep.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Start prep: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450\u00b0F. Wash and dry produce.<\/p>\n<p>Finely chop <strong>sunflower seeds<\/strong>. Finely chop half the <strong>Parmesan<\/strong> (you\u2019ll use the rest in Step 5). Zest half the <strong>lemon,<\/strong> then quarter.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52095\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenCoationg.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenCoationg.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenCoationg.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make coating: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Place 1 TBS <strong>butter<\/strong> in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave until melted, 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Let cool slightly, then stir in <strong>sunflower seeds<\/strong>, chopped <strong>Parmesan,<\/strong> <strong>lemon zest<\/strong>, half the <strong>panko,<\/strong> and a pinch of <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52094\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenCook.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenCook.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenCook.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook chicken: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pat <strong>chicken<\/strong> dry with paper towels, season all over with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong> Place on a lightly <strong>oiled<\/strong> baking sheet. Evenly spread tops of <strong>chicken<\/strong> with <strong>mustard.<\/strong> Mound with <strong>sunflower coating,<\/strong> pressing to adhere (no need to coat the undersides).<\/p>\n<p>Roast on the top rack until browned and cooked through, 15-20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52093\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenSauce.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenSauce.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenSauce.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make Dijon tahini sauce: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together <strong>honey Dijon dressing<\/strong>, <strong>tahini,<\/strong> and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>hot sauce<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52092\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenSalad.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenSalad.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenSalad.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish prep &amp; make salad: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trim and discard root end from <strong>lettuce,<\/strong> chop leaves into bite-size pieces. Core and thinly slice <strong>apple.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, whisk together 1 TBS <strong>Dijon tahini sauce<\/strong>, a large drizzle of <strong>olive oil<\/strong>, a pinch of <strong>sugar, salt, pepper,<\/strong> and as much <strong>lemon juice<\/strong> as you like.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>If the dressing tastes too tangy, add another pinch of <strong>sugar.<\/strong> If it\u2019s not tangy enough, add another squeeze of <strong>lemon juice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Add <strong>lettuce, apple,<\/strong> and remaining <strong>Parmesan<\/strong> to bowl, toss to coat.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52091\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenServe.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenServe.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Sunflower-CrustedChickenServe.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serve: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Divide <strong>chicken<\/strong> and salad between plates. Drizzle <strong>chicken<\/strong> with as much remaining <strong>Dijon tahini sauce<\/strong> as you like.<\/p>\n<p>Serve with any remaining <strong>lemon wedges<\/strong> and any remaining <strong>Dijon tahini sauce<\/strong> on the side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>with Lettuce, Apple &amp; Parmesan Salad Yield: 2 Seared chicken cutlet coated in a mixture of Parmesan, panko, sunflower seeds, and lemon zest, and drizzled with a spicy Dijon-tahini sauce. A crisp salad of baby greens, sliced apple, and more Parm tossed with a lemony-creamy Dijon dressing for a side. 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