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Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken

Gardening Guide: Super Sunflowers Guide

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Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken

This Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken Recipe is a delicious and easy way to dress up your chicken dinner, and you can use any combination of seeds to experiment with!

By Bill Dugan, Executive Editor

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Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken Recipe

Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken

I’m so excited to share my Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken recipe with you. Sunflowers are a very special flower for me, and I love growing them in my garden. Every summer, I get to watch their bright yellow petals turn into beautiful sunflower seed heads. I decided to use some of these seeds to create something delicious.

This Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken is a great way to showcase the bounty of my garden. The nutty and crunchy coating made with crushed sunflower seeds gives this dish an extra flavor boost. It’s also a super easy way to dress up a chicken dinner in no time at all! Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad. No matter what you choose to serve with it, Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken will be sure to please.

And of course, I love sunflower seeds, but in addition to sunflower seeds, you can also add sesame seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and even sliced almonds for a well-rounded seed coating (as pictured).

I invite you to try my Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken and enjoy the bounty of nature’s gifts!

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This Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken Recipe is a delicious and easy way to dress up your chicken dinner, and you can use any combination of seeds to experiment with!

  • Author: Bill Dugan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2 to 4 1x
  • Category: Entrées

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup roasted, salted sunflower kernels (can also mix in: pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, almonds)
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise (flavored is good too–garlic, sriracha, etc.)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Start preheating your oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix together the seeds, panko, and zest of lemon.
  3. Generously season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper; coat in mayonnaise then roll it around for even coating on all sides into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly so that it sticks properly.
  4. Heat a large skillet, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil, over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side until it is golden brown.
  5. Place the cooked chicken onto greased baking sheet and bake in oven for 4 to 6 minutes or until done. Enjoy!

Will you try my Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken recipe? Let me know what you think!

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Sunflowers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Types of Sunflowers
  • Growing Sunflowers From Seeds or Seedlings
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Sunflower Plants
  • Planting Sunflower Plants in the Ground or in Raised Beds
  • Companion Plants for Sunflowers
  • Growing Sunflower Plants in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding, Fertilizing, and Pruning Your Sunflower Plants
  • Harvesting Your Sunflowers
  • Storing and Preserving Your Sunflowers
  • Dealing with Sunflower Diseases
  • Dealing With Sunflower Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Sunflowers
  • The 9 Best Sunflowers to Grow This Season
  • Plant Profiles

  • Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower
  • Chocolate Sunflower
  • Ring of Fire Sunflower
  • Mongolian Giant Sunflower
  • Black Russian Sunflower
  • Super Snack Mix Sunflower
  • Sunspot Sunflower
  • Recipes

  • Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken
  • Sunflower Flour
  • Sunflower Bread
  • Toasted Sunflower Oil
  • Honey Sunflower Bites
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Sunflowers
  • Home Remedies and Health Benefits of Sunflowers
  • Resources about Sunflowers
  • Sunflowers Glossary

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