PUMPKIN SEED BAKED CHICKEN

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For a new coating on baked chicken, I use pumpkin seeds and cheese crackers to make it crunchy on the outside and super tender on the inside. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup finely crushed cheese crackers (about 1 cup whole)
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, divided
1 large egg
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place first five ingredients and 3 tablespoons of the pumpkin seeds in a shallow bowl. Finely chop remaining pumpkin seeds; stir into cracker mixture. In another shallow bowl, whisk together egg, honey and lemon juice. Dip both sides of chicken in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to adhere., Bake on a greased baking sheet until a thermometer reads 165°, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

Sanjiv Kumar
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This looks delicious!


Homo sapiens
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Can't wait to try this!


Adid Jacinto
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Loved it!


Noor Asif
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This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Dumindu Rasanjana
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch and flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Syeda Afshan Ahson
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Sadam Sindhi
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pumpkin seed crust. I will definitely be making this again.


ITZFELIX 1
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds. I always have a bag of them in my pantry, and this is a great way to use them up.


Kevin Balog
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin seeds, but they were really good on this chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anas Jan
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This is now my go-to chicken recipe. So good!


sahin Gamer11
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Definitely a keeper!


Charlene Simmons
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Yum!


Ibrahim Hossain
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Sijadwafa Sijadwfa
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch. I usually serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.


King Boys Dance Club
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and a side of rice.


OkenwaChekuwbe Dominion
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they were cooked perfectly. The pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch and flavor. I served the chicken with roasted vegetables and it was a del


Ashique Khokhar
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This was the best chicken recipe I have tried. The pumpkin seeds added a delicious flavor and crunch. The chicken was moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again!


Fang Dexa
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I was looking for a healthy and flavorful way to cook chicken, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The chicken was moist and tender, and the pumpkin seeds gave it a great crunch. I'll definitely be making this again!


teddy makins
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This pumpkin seed baked chicken was a hit with my family. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The pumpkin seeds added a nice nutty flavor and crunch. I will definitely be making this again!