Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsBarndivaCrispy Chicken Recipe

Crispy Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Barndiva
Time1h
Serves2

mixed seed cracker, fig balsamic vinegar, green chermoula, tahini & garlic dressing

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Ingredients

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Crispy Seed Crust & Chicken

Fig Balsamic Glaze

Tahini & Garlic Dressing

Method

Crispy Seed Crust & Chicken

  1. 1

    Preheat and prep

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Crust preparation

    Crush mixed seed crackers to a fine crumb texture. If using whole crackers, pulse in a processor until crumbly.

  3. 3

    Chicken prep

    Pat the chicken pieces dry. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, pound to even thickness for uniform cooking.

  4. 4

    Breading

    Dip each chicken piece into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off, then press into the crushed seed crackers to create an even crust.

  5. 5

    Baking

    Place the coated chicken on the prepared sheet. Lightly brush or mist with olive oil. Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping once halfway, until the crust is golden and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Fig Balsamic Glaze

  1. 6

    Make glaze

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine fig preserves, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Add water to thin if needed.

  2. 7

    Reduce

    Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, 6–8 minutes until the glaze is reduced to a glossy, syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Green Chermoula

  1. 8

    Herb base

    In a blender or finely chop, combine parsley and cilantro with garlic, jalapeño, lemon juice, and salt.

  2. 9

    Emulsify

    With the blender running, stream in olive oil until the mixture is smooth and bright. Adjust salt to taste.

Tahini & Garlic Dressing

  1. 10

    Dressing base

    In a bowl, whisk together tahini, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.

  2. 11

    Add liquid

    Slowly whisk in water and olive oil to achieve a creamy, pourable consistency. Season with salt and adjust with more water if too thick.

Plating and Serve

  1. 12

    Plate

    Arrange the crispy chicken on plates. Drizzle with tahini garlic dressing, then top with fig balsamic glaze.

  2. 13

    Serve with chermoula

    Serve the bright green chermoula on the side or spoon it around the chicken for color and freshness. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.

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