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Sunflower Crusted Chicken

Sunflower Crusted Chicken
HelloFreshPoultry
✓ Available this week · Aug 31 to Sep 6, 2026
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⏱ ~10 min  ·  🍽 2 servings  ·  📊 Medium  ·  💰 $9-$12/serving
✓ High protein
Nutrition Facts
2 serving(s)
Calories710
Total Fat45g
Total Carbohydrate32g
Dietary Fiber6g
Protein45g
Sodium660mg
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Sat. fat & sugars not reported by provider.
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MealFan's take
Solid choice
A mid priced poultry that 13% lighter than the average poultry meal and ranks in the 68th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein5/5
Lightness2/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Hitting protein goals✓ Busy weeknights✓ Poultry lovers
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📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
68th pctl
More total protein than 68% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
6.3g /100cal
More protein per calorie than 85% of meals
Protein value
$0.20 /g protein
At $9.00 a serving. Services we track run $0.16 to $1.19 per gram of protein
vs Poultry average
13% lighter
This710
Avg812
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein ›✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens are not itemized by this provider, check the package label before cooking.
Dietary ✓ High Protein✓ Pork-free
Details are sourced from the meal provider and can change between weeks. Facilities are not certified allergen free and trace cross contact is possible. If you have a serious allergy, always confirm against the package label.
Ingredients
Baby Lettuce
Sunflower Seeds
Lemon
Honey Dijon Dressing
Parmesan Cheese
Apple
Mayonnaise
Chicken Cutlets
Panko Breadcrumbs
Dijon Mustard
Hot Sauce
Salt
Cooking Oil
Butter
Black Pepper
Olive Oil
How to make it
1
Step 1
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Finely chop sunflower seeds. Finely chop half the Parmesan (you’ll use the rest in Step 5). Zest half the lemon. Quarter lemon.
2
Step 2
Place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, 30 seconds.Let cool slightly, then stir in sunflower seeds, chopped Parmesan, lemon zest, half the panko (all for 4), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3
Step 3
Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Evenly spread tops of chicken with mustard. Mound with sunflower coating, pressing to adhere.Roast on top rack until browned and cooked through, 15-20 minutes.
4
Step 4
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine honey Dijon dressing, mayonnaise, and hot sauce.
5
Step 5
Trim and discard root end from lettuce; chop leaves into bite-size pieces. Core and thinly slice apple.In a large bowl, whisk together 1 TBSP honey Dijon mayo (2 TBSP for 4 servings), a large drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of sugar, salt, pepper, and as much lemon juice as you like. TIP: If the dressing tastes too tangy, add another pinch of sugar. If it’s not tangy enough, add another squeeze of lemon juice. Add lettuce, apple, and remaining Parmesan to bowl with dressing; toss to coat.
6
Step 6
Divide chicken and salad between plates. Drizzle chicken with as much remaining honey Dijon mayo as you like. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges and any remaining honey Dijon mayo on the side.
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Brand
HelloFresh
Category
Poultry
Difficulty
Medium
Price / serving
$9-$12/serving

Nutrition Per Serving

710
kcal
Calories
45
grams
Protein
32
grams
Carbs
45
grams
Fat
6
grams
Fiber
660
mg
Sodium

Dietary Info

High ProteinSodium SmartPork-free

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Ingredients

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Baby Lettuce
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Sunflower Seeds
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Lemon
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Honey Dijon Dressing
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Parmesan Cheese
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Apple
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12,onnaise
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Chicken Cutlets
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Panko Breadcrumbs
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Dijon Mustard
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Hot Sauce
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Salt
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Cooking Oil
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Butter
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Black Pepper
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Olive Oil

How to Make It

1

Step 1

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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Finely chop sunflower seeds. Finely chop half the Parmesan (you’ll use the rest in Step 5). Zest half the lemon. Quarter lemon.

2

Step 2

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Place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, 30 seconds.Let cool slightly, then stir in sunflower seeds, chopped Parmesan, lemon zest, half the panko (all for 4), and a pinch of salt and pepper.

3

Step 3

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Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Evenly spread tops of chicken with mustard. Mound with sunflower coating, pressing to adhere.Roast on top rack until browned and cooked through, 15-20 minutes.

4

Step 4

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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine honey Dijon dressing, mayonnaise, and hot sauce.

5

Step 5

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Trim and discard root end from lettuce; chop leaves into bite-size pieces. Core and thinly slice apple.In a large bowl, whisk together 1 TBSP honey Dijon mayo (2 TBSP for 4 servings), a large drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of sugar, salt, pepper, and as much lemon juice as you like. TIP: If the dressing tastes too tangy, add another pinch of sugar. If it’s not tangy enough, add another squeeze of lemon juice. Add lettuce, apple, and remaining Parmesan to bowl with dressing; toss to coat.

6

Step 6

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Divide chicken and salad between plates. Drizzle chicken with as much remaining honey Dijon mayo as you like. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges and any remaining honey Dijon mayo on the side.

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HelloFresh puts Sunflower-Crusted Chicken with HelloFresh's Sunflower Crusted Chicken: 710 calories, 45g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan. on the menu as a prepared dish that holds up on a weeknight without asking much of the cook. At 710 calories per serving and 45 g of protein, the numbers fit most balanced eating frameworks without adjustment.

The chicken is a domesticated form of the red junglefowl, originally native to Southeast Asia. It was first domesticated around 8,000 years ago and is one of the most common and widespread domesticated animals in the world. [1]

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Daily calorie contribution36% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sunflower-Crusted Chicken?

Sunflower-Crusted Chicken contains 710 calories and 45 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Sunflower Crusted Chicken: 710 calories, 45g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..

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Protein ranking

45 grams of protein per serving, compared with 6,703 meals across 28 brands.

Across all brands

#1,495 of 6,703

More protein than 75% of meals

75%

Within HelloFresh

#370 of 1,185

More protein than 66% of HelloFresh meals

66%

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