Crisp Chicken Limone with Tuscan-Style Beans
Breaded chicken is paired with a bright lemon-butter sauce enriched with garlic, Parmesan, and parsley, while navy beans and diced Brussels sprouts add a hearty vegetable side. Cayenne and black pepper bring gentle heat, balanced by the lemon and a touch of sugar, making this a comforting Italian-inspired dinner for a weeknight or relaxed meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crisp Chicken Limone with Tuscan-Style Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Season the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Mix cayenne pepper into the flour only. Dip each breast into the flour, then the beaten eggs, and then the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes on each side or until brown and crispy.
- 3
While the chicken bakes, heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and Brussels sprouts, and stir until the garlic releases its fragrance and the sprouts are heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the flour. Then add the water, lemon juice, drained beans, and sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Add additional water if the sauce is too thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Place each piece of chicken on a serving plate. Spoon the sauce over it and garnish with chopped parsley and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Bake for 15 minutes on each side or until brown and crispy.
- 7
While the chicken bakes, heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 8
Add the garlic and Brussels sprouts and stir until the garlic is fragrant and the sprouts are heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 9
Stir in the flour.
- 10
Add the water, lemon juice, drained beans, and sugar.
- 11
Stir over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes.
- 12
Add more water if the sauce is too thick.
- 13
Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- 14
Place each piece of chicken on a serving plate.
- 15
Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 1062.74 kcal High 53%
- Protein 84.93 g Good Source 170%
- Carbohydrate 112.16 g 41%
- Total Fat 31.17 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 12.72 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 307.08 mg High 102%
- Sodium 1151.87 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 13.23 g Good Source 47%
- Total Sugars 8.84 g --
- Added Sugars 3.94 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 298.81 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 10.12 mg Good Source 56%
- Potassium 714.37 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 95.94 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 82.13 mg Good Source 91%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crisp Chicken Limone with Tuscan Style Beans is an Italian dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Brussels Sprout. Each serving provides about 1062.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crisp Chicken Limone with Tuscan-Style Beans?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Crisp Chicken Limone with Tuscan-Style Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Brussels Sprout, Butter. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Crisp Chicken Limone with Tuscan-Style Beans?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crisp Chicken Limone with Tuscan-Style Beans?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1062.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crisp Chicken Limone with Tuscan-Style Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Crisp Chicken Limone with Tuscan-Style Beans healthy?
- Crisp Chicken Limone with Tuscan-Style Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1062.74 calories and 84.93 g of protein, or 170% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1151.87 mg (50% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.72 g (64% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.94 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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