Craving a crispy, flavorful chicken dish that's both healthy and easy to make? Look no further than pumpkin seed-baked chicken! This culinary delight combines the tender, juicy texture of chicken with a crunchy, nutty crust made from pumpkin seeds. Not only is it a unique and delicious meal, but it's also packed with nutrients, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals.
This recipe article features a collection of pumpkin seed-baked chicken variations that cater to different tastes and preferences. From classic roasted chicken to tangy lemon-herb chicken and spicy chili-lime chicken, there's something for everyone. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and a list of ingredients, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve perfect results.
Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight dinner or a special dish to impress your guests, pumpkin seed-baked chicken is sure to satisfy. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, this dish is a true culinary gem. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!
CHICKEN TENDERS WITH PUMPKIN, SESAME AND POPPY SEED BREADING
Chicken tenders are a childhood favorite of mine. They have always been my weakness, but why not try switching it up? During my travels to Italy, I picked up this great variation at Culinary Institute of Bologna (CIBO). A variety of seeds are added to the breading, so it packs a punch of great flavor. You can even make it gluten free if you want. All you need to do is replace the flour and panko with their gluten-free counterparts. Superbowl, snack, salad, lunch or dinner--these tenders make the cut.
Provided by Danielle Alex
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a separate large baking sheet with paper towels and a wire rack.
- Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix the flour with 2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt in a large shallow bowl and set aside. Whisk the egg in a large shallow bowl and set aside. Combine the panko, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds and sesame seeds in a large shallow bowl and set aside.
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (it should be about 1 inch deep) until it registers 375 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
- While the oil is heating up, bread the chicken in small batches. First, place the chicken in the flour mixture, coating each tender evenly and dusting off any excess flour. Then place the chicken in the egg wash, making sure each tender is covered. Place the tenders in the panko mixture, rolling the chicken so each tender has a nice coating. Be sure not to overcrowd the bowls with chicken, as you want each tender properly coated. Place the breaded chicken on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. If the chicken is browning too fast, lower the heat. Place the cooked chicken on the wire rack and serve hot.
ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Here is an easy recipe for roasting fresh pumpkin seeds.
Provided by Rosemary
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 12.5 mg
PUMPKIN SEED-CRUSTED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toast the pumpkin seeds and ancho powder in a saute pan on medium high heat. Remove, crush in a mortar and pestle, and place in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.
- Stuff the goat cheese underneath the chicken skin of the breast, then dredge the chicken on both sides in the mixture and remove. Heat a saute pan on medium heat, add olive oil. Place the chicken, skin side down into the pan.
- When it becomes golden, flip the chicken and place into the oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with a green salad or favorite vegetables.
PUMPKIN SEED CHICKEN MOLE
Steps:
- In a dry cast-iron skillet toast pumpkin seeds, cumin seeds, pepper and oregano over a low heat, shaking the pan occasionally. Heat until aromas are released, about 5 minutes. Remove before seeds begin to brown and set aside to cool. In a blender grind mixture until a powder forms. In blender or food processor puree tomatillos, serrano chile, garlic, lettuce, cinnamon, cilantro, radish tops, onion and salt until smooth. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan heat olive oil over a high heat. Carefully, pour in pureed tomatillo mixture, and let sizzle for 30 seconds. Stir in stock. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in ground nut mixture and remove from the heat. Puree in a food processor or blender, in batches, if necessary. Pass through a fine strainer, pressing with the back of a ladle to extract all the juices, into a 13 x 10-inch flameproof baking dish. Place the chicken breasts in the sauce and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Serve the chicken and sauce over a bed of white rice. Sprinkle radish slices over the top.
CHICKEN IN PUMPKIN SEED SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a pot with just enough water to cover. Sprinkle with salt, and add the peppercorns, bay leaves, quartered onion and herb bundle. Bring to a low boil, and then reduce the heat and poach the chicken until cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the chicken, straining the stock, and then wipe the pot clean and return to the heat. Peel the skin off the chicken breasts and cover to keep warm until the sauce is ready. Dry toast the pumpkin seeds over medium heat until puffed and toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the toasted seeds for garnish. Puree the remaining seeds in a blender or food processor with 1 cup of the stock, the chopped onion, EVOO, cumin, epazote, if using, cinnamon, tomatillos, lettuce, garlic and chiles. Transfer the pumpkin seed puree to the pot with 2 1/2 to 3 cups of the reserved chicken stock and simmer to develop flavor and thicken, 20 minutes. Adjust the seasonings. Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnishreserved toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve with warm corn tortillas, for wrapping, and minced red onion, for topping. If you would like to serve with a vegetable, steamed or sauteed zucchini is perfect.
PUMPKIN SEED CRUSTED CHICKEN
This Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken is an easy and great way to make delicious chicken. Crunchy pumpkin seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition and using them instead of breadcrumbs changes a pretty ho-hum dish into something special -- a deliciously moist chicken in a crisp, nutty coating packed with cancer- fighting minerals and nutrients.
Provided by Cook for Your Life Staff
Categories Mains
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Chop the pumpkin seeds finely or add to a food processor with salt, parmesan, oregano, and paprika. Transfer to a plate.
- Brush or rub roughly 1 tablespoon of oil on each chicken breast. Coat the chicken in the pumpkin seed mixture, pressing to adhere. Place the crusted chicken onto a plate. Repeat for all the chicken breasts.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, doing in batches if too crowded, cooking for 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked depending on the thickness of chicken.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1938
BEST ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
These toasted snacks can be prepared while your loved ones are still carving the pumpkins.
Provided by Kate O'Shea
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Clean and dry pumpkin seeds so there is no goo or strings.
- Melt butter onto a cookie sheet. Spread pumpkin seeds evenly over the buttered sheet and sprinkle with salt and water.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the pan every 4 minutes to ensure even baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 203.6 mg
ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
The not-so-secret secret to roasting fresh pumpkin seeds - and crisping them properly - is making sure they're really dry. Patting the seeds down with paper towels does a fine job, but drying them out in the oven is even more efficient and effective. Once they've toasted slightly, simply dress them with oil and salt, then continue to roast them until lightly golden. Feel free to add spices - say za'atar, or cinnamon and cayenne - in Step 3 with the oil and salt. But take note: Some add-ins, like nutritional yeast or raw sugar, may melt under high heat, so sprinkle them onto the seeds just after roasting.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories easy, snack, finger foods, appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- To clean the pumpkin seeds of pumpkin slime and flesh, put the seeds in a large bowl filled with cold water. The seeds will float to the top. Skim them out with your hands, pulling away any flesh that's stuck on the seeds. Shake the seeds in your hand to get of any excess water, then transfer to a baking sheet.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Pat the seeds down with a paper towel, then toast them until they're dry and tacky, about 5 minutes.
- Pull baking sheet out of the oven. Drizzle the seeds with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat, then spread into an even layer. Return seeds to oven, and bake, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool. Seeds will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
BAKED PUMPKIN SEEDS
These pumpkins seeds have a great taste with the ranch flavoring!
Provided by Jenrocks2
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Mix pumpkin seeds, oil, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl until seeds are evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until seeds are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 330.5 mg
PUMPKIN SEED BATTERED 'CHICKEN' WITH CRANBERRY CABERNET SAUCE
This hearty entrée has it all: tantalizing cutlets battered in crunchy, seasoned breadcrumbs, all covered in a robust, rich sauce. This lovely centerpiece dish, created by VegNews contributing chef Tal Ronnen, has been known to leave meat-eating relatives begging for seconds.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories dinner, main course
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the sauce. In a sauté pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add shallot and sauté for 3 minutes. Add thyme and cranberries and sauté for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add wine and scrape the bottom of the pan, then cook until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Add vegetable stock and reduce by half again. In a small bowl, combine arrowroot and water. Add the arrowroot mixture to the pan, stir well, and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and whisk in margarine, 1 tablespoon at a time. Remove thyme stems before serving.
- To make the cutlets, use a food processor to combine sage, pumpkin seeds, paprika, breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper until well incorporated.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into soy milk, and then into seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan. Using medium-high heat, sauté cutlets on each side until browned and crisp. Serve with the cranberry Cabernet sauce.
Tips:
- Select the right chicken: Use a whole chicken or chicken breasts for this recipe. If using a whole chicken, remove the backbone and flatten it out.
- Make sure the pumpkin seeds are fresh: Fresh pumpkin seeds will have a bright green color and a nutty flavor.
- Grind the pumpkin seeds finely: This will help them adhere to the chicken and create a crispy coating.
- Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe give the chicken a delicious flavor. Feel free to adjust the amounts to suit your taste.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Make sure there is enough space between the chicken pieces so that they can cook evenly.
- Roast the chicken until it is cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest before serving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chicken.
Conclusion:
This pumpkin seed baked chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is coated in a crispy and flavorful crust made from pumpkin seeds, spices, and breadcrumbs. The chicken is then roasted until it is cooked through and juicy. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
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