Oven Fried Chicken & Protein Waffles

Ok so I've been on a little bit of a hiatus but I am back, baby!! My husband and I went on a trip to Las Vegas last week and boy did we have fun!  One thing I saw over and over again were signs to come try Chicken & Waffles at this or that restaurant.  We talked about going but never got around to it so guess what I've been really craving this week?  That's right!! And do you know what's even better?  I found a healthy version of the recipe that still tasted delicious!  So here it is.  The 21 Day Fix version of Chicken & Waffles.

Oven Fried Chicken & Protein Waffles

(from Fixate)

Oven Fried Chicken Ingredients

2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted (I left out)
1 tbsp cornmeal
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground black powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1/2 tsp baking powder, gluten-free
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
2 tbsp grated parmigiano cheese
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 
1 large egg white (2 tbsp.)
4 (4-oz. each) raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Chicken Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
2. Toast pinenuts. Place toasted pine nuts and cornmeal in food processor (or blender); cover. Pulse until finely ground. 
3. Combine pine nut mixture, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, salt, baking powder, almond flour, coconut flour and cheese in a shallow dish; mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine buttermilk and egg white in a shallow dish; whisk to blend.
5. Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk mixture; dredge in pine nut mixture until evenly coated. Set aside.
6. Heat oil in large, ovenproof skillet over med-high heat until fragrant.
7. Add chicken breasts; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn chicken.
8. Place skillet in oven; bake for 10 to 12 minutes. or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each breast reads 165 degrees F. 

Container equivalents- 1.5 red, 1/2 blue, 1 tsp

Protein Waffle Ingredients

Ingredients: 2 cups oat flour (grind raw oats in a blender or food processor to make flour) 2 Tbsp. groud flaxseeds 3/4 cup whey protein powder vanilla flavor (I used 1 packet of vanilla Shakeology) 1 tsp. baking powder, gluten-free 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 cups unsweetend almond milk 4 large egg whites (1/2 cup) beaten to form stiff peaks 1 pinch sea salt (or Himalayan salt)  Nonstick cooking spray Pure maple syrup Directions: 1) Preheat waffle iron 2) Combine oat flour, flaxseeds, protein powder, and baking powder in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside. 3) Combine extract,and almond milk in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.  4) Add the flour mixture to the milk mixture; whisk gently just until a smooth batter forms.  5) Gently fold in egg whites. 6) Cook 2/3 cup batter in a preheated waffle iron; lightly coated with cooking spray, for approximately 3-5 minutes )or according to specifications of your particular model, or until crisp and golden brown. 7) Place each waffle on a serving plate, top with maple syrup and enjoy! Container equivalents-1 yellow, 1/2 orange