Walnut Crusted Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 2slices whole wheat bread, dried
• 1⁄3cup walnuts
• 2tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• coarse salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1large egg white
• 4(6 -8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1tablespoon grapeseed oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
• lemon slice, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a food processor, combine bread, walnuts, and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
3. Process until fine bread crumbs form.
4. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
5. In another shallow bowl, beat egg white, letting excess drip off, and then into crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
6. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
7. Dip each breast into egg white, letting excess drip off, and then into crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
8. In large nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
9. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 1-3 minutes.
10. Carefully turn chicken over and put skillet in oven.
11. Bake until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 8-12 minutes.
12. Serve chicken with lemon slices and a salad.