Best Hazelnut Crusted Chicken With Gorgonzola Sauce Rachael Ray Recipes

HAZELNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F.
• Mix the flour, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder on a dish. Beat the egg whites in a shallow plate or bowl. Place the hazelnuts on a piece of wax paper or plastic spread on a cutting board or work surface.
• Preheat a nonstick skillet with an oven-safe handle over medium to medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Turn in flour to dust the breasts, then turn them in the egg whites, then press the breasts into the nuts on both sides. Wash hands. Add EVOO to the pan and add the chicken. Brown the nuts-crusted chicken for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to the oven and finish cooking the chicken through, 8 to 10 minutes. While the chicken cooks, start the recipe for Prosciutto-Wrapped Endive and Radicchio, page 193.
• Shortly before serving, warm the milk over medium heat in a small pot. Add the cheese and melt it into the milk. If using dried sage, stir it into the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• To serve, place the chicken on plates and pour a couple of spoons of the Gorgonzola sauce over the center of each piece. Garnish with chopped fresh sage, if using.

HAZELNUT CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE - RACHAEL RAY

Steps:

• 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.