# Hemp-Crusted Chicken This Crusted Chicken Recipe Uses a Crispy Hemp Seed Coating By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crusted-chicken-recipe References: [gimmesomeoven](http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/hemp-crusted-baked-chicken-tenders-recipe/) & [gimmesomeoven](http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/) In place of bread crumbs, this crusted chicken recipe from the Gimme Some Oven blog uses hemp seeds for an options that's [naturally gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-good-foods-crispy-chicken-bites) and extremely high in protein. What goes into making the crust includes hemp seeds, ground almonds, plus a few spices like garlic powder, paprika and cayenne for flavor. Although there's no flour in the recipe, the almond meal makes a great substitute. To bind this [healthy hemp seed coating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantchi) to the chicken strips, like usual, the recipe calls for a bowl of whisked eggs to dip the chicken strips into. From there, the process is just like any other [coated chicken recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applegate-naturals-chicken-products), which involves baking the chicken in the oven to adhere the coating to the chicken and make sure that it gets nice and crispy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hemp Seed-based Coatings:** The use of hemp seeds as a coating ingredient in recipes offers a healthier and gluten-free alternative to traditional bread crumbs, presenting an opportunity for businesses in the food industry to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Almond Flour Substitutes:** The use of almond flour substitutes in recipes provides a alternative for individuals with gluten allergies, presenting an opportunity for businesses in the food industry to provide gluten-free options for their customers. - **Protein-rich Ingredients:** The use of protein-rich ingredients such as hemp seeds in recipes caters to consumers with a focus on health and fitness, presenting a opportunity for businesses in the food industry to create products that meet this need. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** The food industry can make use of hemp seeds and other protein-rich ingredients to create healthier and gluten-free food options for customers. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The health and wellness industry can promote the use of healthy, protein-rich ingredients such as hemp seeds in cooking and food preparation for their customers. - **Agriculture Industry:** Farmers in the agriculture industry can explore growing hemp and other protein-rich plants to meet the growing demand for healthy, gluten-free ingredients in the food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [One-Ingredient Plant-Based Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-chickn.md) - [Snackable Hemp Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-sticks.md) - [Plant-Based Protein Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-wheat-protein-crackers.md) - [Hemp-Based Meatless Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-based-foods.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-crispy-chickn.md) - [Versatile Chicken-Like Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-foods-plantbased-chicken-strips.md) - [Seed Oil-Free Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-breaded-chicken-breast-chunks.md) - [Protein-Rich Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panko-breaded-chicken.md) - [Coconut Milk Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-milk-chocolate-bars.md)