Heart-Healthy Crispy Battered Chicken

Satisfy your comfort food cravings without compromising on health with this Heart-Healthy Crispy Battered Chicken recipe. Perfectly golden and delightfully crispy, these oven-baked chicken strips feature a nutrient-packed blend of whole wheat flour and ground flaxseed, seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a hint of cayenne for a flavorful kick. Dipped in a light almond milk and olive oil batter, they're baked to perfection with a fraction of the fat found in traditional fried recipes. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with zesty lemon wedges, this easy chicken dish is ideal for family dinners or meal prep. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll enjoy a guilt-free, high-protein meal that pairs beautifully with your favorite salad or whole grain sides.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1.25 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 0 as needed olive oil cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 for serving lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Slice each chicken breast into strips approximately 1 inch wide.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk and egg until fully combined. Then, whisk in the olive oil slowly to create an emulsion.

Step 5

Dip each chicken strip into the wet mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and then coat it evenly with the dry mix.

Step 6

Lay the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch.

Step 7

Spray the tops of the chicken strips lightly with olive oil cooking spray to help them crisp in the oven.

Step 8

Bake the chicken strips in the oven for 10 minutes, then flip them over using a spatula and bake for another 10 minutes or until the coating is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.

Step 9

Once cooked, take the chicken out of the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.

Step 10

Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for an extra zest of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(910.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1509.9

Total Fat 63.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 515.3mg	0%
Sodium 2199.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 137.5g	0%

Vitamin D 167.0IU	0%
Calcium 715.1mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1893.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.5%

Protein: 35.8%

Carbs: 26.7%