I looove granola – so much so that I decided to make it part of dinner and not just breakfast anymore! Granola gives the chicken a super crunchy and delicious taste – and a small portion is really filling. I usually make little bit sized pieces as a snack, but you can leave the chicken breast whole and follow the same recipe for a nicer looking dinner.
Spicy granola crusted chicken (For 2)
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into pieces or left whole)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup of plain flour
- 1 cup of granola
- 1 heaped teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes or chilli powder (or more if you like it spicier)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for frying
Method
- Crush the granola clusters using a pestle and mortar (or a blender), until its almost powdery. Spread this onto a plate.
- In another plate, add the flour, smoked paprika, chilli and oregano and mix well. Place the beaten egg into another shallow dish.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over a medium to high heat.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Dip the chicken in the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Then dip into the egg, and finally dip into the granola.
- Fry the chicken in the hot oil until golden, crisp and cook through – this should take a few minutes for each side. You can check if its cooked by cutting a fat piece to make sure the flesh is fully white.
- Drain the chicken on kitchen paper. Serve while still hot with lots of sriracha.
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