Fit - Nic

INGREDIENTS:

- 1/2 cup quinoa flakes

- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

- 2 tsp dried italian herbs

- 1 Tbs almond meal

- 1 egg (beaten)

- 1kg chicken 

- Salt & pepper to season

 

METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius.

Add the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix well.

Crack & beat the egg in a separate bowl. 

Dip the chicken into the egg, then roll in the dry mixture until well coated and add to a baking tray lined with baking paper. 

Place to cook in the oven for approx. 20mins (or until chicken is cooked).

 

OPTION:

You may wish to pan-fry (instead of bake) the chicken in coconut oil, so that the crust is more crunchy!

 

Fun Nutritional Facts

 

This is a healthy and nutritious variation of the classic 'chicken schnitzel'. The quinoa flakes are a great source of low GI carbohydrates and protein. Baking the chicken reduces the amount of fat in the recipe, however, if you choose to pan fry, using a good quality oil ensures you are still consuming nutritious food.