Ingredients
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2 1/2 tablespoons flour
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1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 large egg whites, beaten
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1 cup chopped hazelnuts
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4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
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salt
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fresh ground black pepper or tri-color pepper
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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3/4 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves, plus extra for garnish (substitute 1 teaspoon dried sage and stir into sauce, if fresh is not available, or you may substitu)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder.
- In another shallow dish or bowl, beat the egg white (we substituted 1 large egg, beaten).
- In another shallow dish place the chopped hazelnuts.
- Over medium-high temperature, heat a non-stick skillet with an oven-safe handle.
- Season the uncooked chicken pieces with the salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Dredge the seasoned chicken in the flour mixture, then the egg, then press the meat into the nuts on both sides (gently pressing to get the nuts to adhere); set chicken pieces on a plate, then thoroughly wash your hands in hot water and soap.
- Add the olive oil to the preheated pan, then add the prepared chicken.
- Brown the encrusted chicken pieces on the stove about 2 minutes per side, then place the entire skillet into the preheated oven and complete the cooking, about 8 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.
- While chicken is cooking, warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat; add the Gorgonzola and stir, melting it into the milk, then add the sage and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- When chicken is done, place the pieces on serving plates then pour sauce over each serving, then garnish with additional chopped sage.