Best 3 Crunchy Nut Chicken Low Fat Recipes

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken without sacrificing taste, crunchy nut chicken low-fat is the perfect recipe for you. It combines the delicious flavors and textures of crunchy nuts, succulent chicken, and a flavorful sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that's sure to satisfy your cravings. With its reduced fat content, this recipe allows you to enjoy a crispy, crunchy, and tasty meal without compromising your health goals.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY NUT CHICKEN (LOW FAT)

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Make and share this Crunchy Nut Chicken (Low Fat) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ninna

Categories Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 (125 g) skinless chicken breasts, flattened skinless (125g/4 1/2oz ea.)
2 cups corn flakes
1/3 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chicken stock powder
1 egg white
1/4 cup skim milk

Steps:

Preheat oven 180deg C (350 deg F) fan forced.
Place corn flakes in a plastic bag then using a rolling pin crush finely.
Add nuts and stock powder into bag and shake, tip onto a flat plate.
Using a fork beat egg white and milk.
Dip flattened breasts in egg mixture, then coat each side of chicken with crumbs.
Place on a flat baking tray that has been coated with cooking spray, spray over top of chicken and bake 25-30 mins or until cooked and coating is golden brown.

CRUNCHY WALNUT-COATED CHICKEN STRIPS

Crunchy Walnut-Coated Chicken Strips image

Good ole chicken strips with a more healthy flair - these are delicious! Serve with chutney, honey mustard, or ranch as a dipping sauce.

Provided by Lainie Vansant

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

non-stick cooking spray
1 ½ cups cornflakes cereal
1 cup walnut pieces
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ pounds chicken tenders

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
Combine corn flakes and walnut pieces in a gallon-size resealable bag; press air out and seal. Crush corn flakes and walnuts using a rolling pin until cereal is finely crushed and walnuts are the size of rice. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper; shake bag to mix.
Dip chicken tenders in the egg to coat, allowing excess egg to drip back into bowl. Transfer chicken to corn flake mixture, 1 at a time, and gently shake until chicken is coated. Arrange coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and coating is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 84.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 123.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CRUNCHY, LOW-FAT SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

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This salad makes a nice, light lunch when served over top of lettuce greens. It also makes a nice salad filling for pita bread. One of my summer favorites! Prep and cooking times do not include time to cook chicken.

Provided by Manda

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing
1 teaspoon curry powder (more or less to taste)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash garlic powder
salt and black pepper, to taste
4 ounces lbs green seedless grapes, halved lengthwise

Steps:

Mix together chicken, water chestnuts, and celery.
Blend together sour cream, mayonnaise, curry powder, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Pour over chicken mixture and mix to combine.
Stir in grapes.
Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.9, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 362.4, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 10.6, Protein 2.6

Tips:

To make the chicken extra crispy, double-coat it in the cornstarch mixture.
Be sure to use a large skillet or wok so that the chicken has plenty of room to cook evenly.
Do not overcrowd the skillet or wok, or the chicken will not cook evenly.
Cook the chicken over medium-high heat so that it browns quickly and evenly.
Stir the chicken constantly so that it does not burn.
Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the skillet or wok and drain it on paper towels.
Serve the chicken immediately with the sauce.

Conclusion:

This Crunchy Nut Chicken is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. Serve this dish with rice or noodles for a complete meal.