Styrian Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken
Elevate your dinner with this sophisticated Austrian-inspired dish featuring a vibrant, nutty crust made from roasted pumpkin seeds. It perfectly captures the essence of early autumn by balancing earthy textures with a tart cranberry-infused jus and silky mash.
In short
Styrian Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken takes about 40 minutes (15 min prep, 25 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts4 stk
- Raw pumpkin seeds150 g
- Panko breadcrumbs50 g
- All-purpose flour50 g
- Eggs2 stk
- Potatoes (floury type)800 g
- Butter50 g
- Milk100 ml
- Cranberry jam4 tbsp
- Chicken stock100 ml
- Fresh parsley1 handful
- Pumpkin seed oil1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth. Season with salt and keep warm.
- 2
Pulse the pumpkin seeds in a food processor until coarsely ground, then mix with the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a second bowl and whisked eggs in a third bowl.
- 3
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in flour, dip into the egg, and finally press firmly into the pumpkin seed mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until the crust is golden-dark green and the chicken is cooked through. Let rest for 2 minutes.
- 5
In a small saucepan, whisk together the chicken stock and cranberry jam. Simmer over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy.
- 6
Slice the chicken on a diagonal. Serve atop the potato mash, drizzle with the cranberry jus and a few drops of pumpkin seed oil, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Questions and answers
How long does Styrian Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken take?
About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: Chicken breasts, Raw pumpkin seeds, Panko breadcrumbs, All-purpose flour, Eggs, Potatoes (floury type) …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
