Baked Chicken with Savory Oat Crust, Roasted Leeks, and Light Apple Thyme Cream

Name: Baked Chicken with Savory Oat Crust, Roasted Leeks, and Light Apple Thyme Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión contemporánea
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 14 oz leeks; 6 oz green apple; 2 oz quick oats; 1.4 oz grated Parmesan cheese; 1 oz breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

An original baked chicken recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crisp oat, Parmesan, and thyme crust, served over roasted leeks and finished with a light cream of sautéed apple, stock, and a touch of cream.

20 minPrep

35 minCook

55 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 680 g boneless skinless chicken breasts (secadas with papel of cocina)
2 400 g leeks (solo the parte blanca and verde clara, cut a lo largo and lavados)
1 180 g green apple (pelada and diced small)
60 g quick oats (for the crust)
40 g grated Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
30 g breadcrumbs (preferiblemente fino)
80 ml heavy cream (for the cream ligera)
180 ml chicken stock (low sodium if possible)
20 g Dijon mustard (for adherir the crust)
45 ml olive oil (divided)
20 g butter (for the sauce)
2 cloves garlic (chopped finely)
8 g fresh thyme (hojitas separadas, divided)
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

452 kcal

Calories

45 g

Protein

19 g

Carbs

21 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

16 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyMustard

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with a little of the olive oil.
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2. Place the leeks on the tray cut side up. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the fresh thyme. Set aside.
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3. In a bowl, combine the quick oats, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, another pinch of salt, pepper, and half of the remaining fresh thyme.
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4. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Spread Dijon mustard over the top side of each breast, then press the oat mixture onto them to create an even crust.
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5. Place the chicken breasts on the tray next to the leeks. Drizzle the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 220°C / 425°F, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the crust is golden.
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6. While the chicken bakes, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil with the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds without letting it brown too much.
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7. Add the diced green apple and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until it starts to soften. Pour in the chicken stock and cook 4 minutes more.
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8. Add the heavy cream and the remaining thyme. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until you have a light cream sauce. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
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9. Serve a bed of roasted leeks on each plate, top with a chicken breast, and spoon over the light apple thyme cream.
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10. If desired, let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving to keep it juicier.

Chef tips

For a crispier crust, firmly press the oat mixture onto the mustard and finish the last 2 minutes under the broiler, watching closely so it does not burn.

Substitutions

You can swap the green apple for a firm pear. If you do not have leeks, use sweet onion wedges. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free breadcrumbs and oats.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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