Wholegrain Breaded Chicken Recipe

This baked Wholegrain Breaded Chicken Recipe transforms popular fried chicken into a healthier alternative. Coating the chicken with crispy wholegrain spelt breadcrumbs and a drizzle of beneficial olive oil results in a scrumptious treat. Great served hot or cold, this picnic favorite is almost ready to pack. Follow the clear instructions and you’re on your way!

We invite you try this breaded chicken with more picnic favorites. Have your pick of salads! This chicken pairs particularly well with our Vegan No-Mayo Baked Potato Salad and Vegan Coleslaw.

For more lean chicken recipes, visit Kosher Create’s Healthy Chicken Recipe Collection that includes our Chicken Meatballs & Spaghetti Recipe, Roasted Chicken & Apple Flower, Roasted Chicken & Bell Peppers, Braised Chicken & Chickpeas and whole time favorite Lean Chicken Soup.

Wholegrain Breaded Chicken

Kosher Create

This easy Wholegrain Breaded Chicken Recipe uses wholegrain spelt breadcrumbs and only two tablespoons of olive oil. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create tender chicken with a yummy crispy coating. Enjoy!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Supper

Cuisine American

Servings 4 People

Equipment

• 1 Large Baking Pan
• 1 Baking Sheet
• 2 Large Bowls

Ingredients

  

• 8 Chicken Drumsticks
• 1/2 cup Wholegrain Spelt Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 1 tbsp Sweet Paprika
• 1 tbsp Granulated Garlic (spice)
• 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (1 tbsp spread on the baking sheet, 1 tbsp sprinkled on the drumsticks)

Instructions

 

Drumstick Prep

• Remove the drumstick skin and trim the fat.
• Rinse and drain well.

Coating The Drumsticks

• Place the drumsticks into a large dish and sprinkle with the spices.
• Mix the drumsticks with the spices until evenly distributed.
• Add the egg and mix well.
• Dip each drumstick into the breadcrumbs covering it on all sides.
  

Baking the Drumsticks

• Spread 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto a baking sheet in a large baking pan.
• Place the breaded drumsticks on the pan leaving space between them.
  
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top of the drumsticks and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 Celsius) for an hour or until golden brown.

Notes

Can be eaten hot or cold.

Great for a picnic.

For more lean chicken recipes, visit Kosher Create’s Healthy Chicken Recipe Collection!

Sample the earthy flavor and unique texture of wholegrains! 

We invite you to visit Kosher Create’s Healthy Wholegrain Recipe Collections that include: WHOLEGRAIN DISHES, WHOLEGRAIN PASTA & BREAD and WHOLEGRAIN DESSERTS.

ALL grains and grain flours used in Kosher Create’s recipes are 100% WHOLEGRAIN.

 

Keyword Baked, Breaded, Chicken Drumstick, Drumsticks, Healthier, Kosher, Olive Oil, Picnic, Spelt, Wholegrain, Wholegrain Spelt Breadcrumbs

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