Walnut and herb crusted chicken is a delightful dish that combines the nutty flavor of walnuts with the aromatic freshness of herbs. This crispy and flavorful chicken dish is sure to impress your family and friends. It's a perfect main course for a special dinner or a casual weeknight meal. The combination of walnuts, herbs, and chicken creates a tantalizing flavor profile that pairs well with a variety of side dishes. The crust is easy to make and adds a delicious crunch to the chicken. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and memorable meal.
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WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST
I almost never order a nut-crusted entree in a restaurant, as they often feature a sugary glaze or a too-sweet nut, like pecan or macadamia. That's not an issue here since we're going with buttery, subtly bitter walnuts, held on with a very savory 'nut glue,' made with a garlic and mustard base. This protective layer of deliciousness makes boneless, skinless chicken breast taste like it was just carved off a freshly roasted carcass.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix garlic, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and thyme together in a bowl to make the "nut glue."
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Spread nut glue all over the chicken. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Toss walnuts over the chicken, press down firmly, and repeat on the other side to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Coat the bottom of an oven-proof skillet with some olive oil. Place chicken breasts on top, reserving excess nuts if desired. Season with a pinch of salt and drizzle more olive oil on top.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until walnuts are lightly toasted and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), about 25 minutes.
- Quickly remove chicken to a plate to rest. Transfer skillet to the stovetop; stir in broth, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and honey and bring to a boil over high heat; cook until reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon pan sauce over and around the chicken to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 523.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
WALNUT AND HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN
This quick and easy walnut and herb crusted chicken recipe is delicious, healthy, and takes less than 20 minutes to make!
Provided by Allison @ One Happy Dish
Categories Dinner
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prep: Heat the oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard to a medium mixing bowl and set aside. Finely chop the walnuts if necessary and add to a second mixing bowl; then add the spices, salt and pepper and mix to incorporate with the walnuts.
- Coat: Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the Dijon mustard and use your hands to mix and coat all surfaces of the chicken. One by one, dip and coat each thigh in the walnut and spice mixture and place in the skillet smooth side down.
- Cook: Cook the chicken in the oil for 4-5 minutes until browned on the underside. Flip each thigh over, reduce the heat to medium low, and cover. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the juices run clear using either a fork or sharp knife to test. If necessary, flip once more to cook through.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and top with any remaining walnuts in the skillet. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 kcal, Sugar 0.4 g, Sodium 94 mg, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ROAST CHICKEN WITH WALNUT-HERB STUFFING
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Put on a large plate and refrigerate, uncovered, at least 4 hours or overnight to dry out the skin.
- Pat the chicken dry and season the cavity with salt and pepper. Put the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan, tucking the wings underneath. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Cook the butter, garlic and walnuts in a small skillet over low heat until the butter is melted and the nuts are lightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Brush the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the garlic butter; transfer the remaining butter mixture (including the garlic and nuts) to a large bowl. Add the parsley, thyme and bread and toss to coat. Fill the cavity of the chicken with about two-thirds of the stuffing. Tuck the remaining stuffing on the baking sheet underneath the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Transfer the roasting pan to the oven and roast until the stuffing is toasted, about 20 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth to the pan and roast 40 more minutes. Use a spoon to scoop the stuffing out of the chicken and transfer to the bottom of the roasting pan with the rest of the stuffing. Reduce the heat to 425 degrees F and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter and let rest 15 minutes. Transfer the stuffing to a bowl. Put the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 cups broth to the pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until almost syrupy, 5 to 8 minutes. Return the stuffing to the pan to soak up the juices. Serve with the chicken.
WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS
Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts add richness to this light breading; the coating keeps the chicken moist.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor, combine bread, walnuts, and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Process until fine breadcrumbs form. Transfer to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat egg white until frothy.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip each breast into egg white, letting excess drip off, and then into crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 1 to 3 minutes. Carefully turn chicken over and put skillet in oven. Bake until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
- Serve chicken with lemon slices and green salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 50 g
WALNUT AND HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN
This is absolutely my favorite way of preparing baked chicken thighs. I find the coating is enough to coat 7 thighs. I use chicken thighs with the bone in, but I pull the skin off. Skinless breasts may also be used, but we think the thighs are more flavorful. This recipe came from an ad for Diamond walnuts.
Provided by Lorraine of AZ
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a shallow dish, combine the walnuts, bread crumbs, basil, rosemary, flour and salt.
- In a second shallow dish, lightly beat the egg.
- Roll each piece of chicken in the egg, then in walnut mixture.
- Lay coated pieces on a baking sheet.
- Bake 40-45 minutes in preheated oven until crust is browned.
WALNUT AND HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine walnuts, bread crumbs, basil, rosemary, flour, and salt. In a second shallow dish, lightly beat egg. Roll chicken in egg, then in walnut mixture. Place on baking sheet. Bake 40-45 minutes at 350? F. until crust is browned and juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Makes 4 servings. Posted to brand-name-recipes by Beach Princess on Jan 24, 1998
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 3.42831999984467 g, Carbohydrate 57.7778449879046 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4.62989999477983 g, Protein 9.93617999836266 g, SaturatedFat 0.801001499975432 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (1214g), Sodium 412.421999999683 mg, Sugar 53.1479449931248 g, TransFat 0.667190999948486 g
CRISPY HERB-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the flour in a wide, shallow bowl and season with a pinch of kosher salt and pepper. In a second shallow bowl, mix the milk and egg. In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko, oregano, rosemary and thyme with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bread the cutlets by dredging them first in the seasoned flour, then dunking them in the egg/milk mixture and finally by pressing them into the herby breadcrumbs so they are completely coated. Set aside.
- Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the cutlets and cook until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle over the flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.
CRUNCHY WALNUT-COATED CHICKEN STRIPS
Good ole chicken strips with a more healthy flair - these are delicious! Serve with chutney, honey mustard, or ranch as a dipping sauce.
Provided by Lainie Vansant
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine corn flakes and walnut pieces in a gallon-size resealable bag; press air out and seal. Crush corn flakes and walnuts using a rolling pin until cereal is finely crushed and walnuts are the size of rice. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper; shake bag to mix.
- Dip chicken tenders in the egg to coat, allowing excess egg to drip back into bowl. Transfer chicken to corn flake mixture, 1 at a time, and gently shake until chicken is coated. Arrange coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and coating is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 84.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 123.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS
Tired of hearing how boring chicken breasts are? Silence the critics with these-pan-fried to deliciousness in a spicy-sweet walnut crust.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine marmalade, syrup and Worcestershire sauce; set aside.
- Mix nuts, flour, ginger and pepper in shallow dish. Brush marmalade mixture on both sides of chicken. Dip into nut mixture; press nut mixture into chicken to coat.
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165°F).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g
WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS
Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts add richness to this light breading. The coating keeps the chicken moist. A seasonal green salad goes well with this. Recipe is from Martha Stewart.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a food processor, combine bread, walnuts, and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
- Process until fine bread crumbs form.
- Transfer to a shallow bowl.
- In another shallow bowl, beat egg white, letting excess drip off, and then into crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dip each breast into egg white, letting excess drip off, and then into crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- In large nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 1-3 minutes.
- Carefully turn chicken over and put skillet in oven.
- Bake until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 8-12 minutes.
- Serve chicken with lemon slices and a salad.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Organic, free-range chicken is a good choice for a healthier option.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure not to overcrowd the pan as this will prevent the chicken from getting a nice crust and may cause it to steam instead of sear.
- Use a flavorful nut mixture: The combination of walnuts, herbs, and parmesan cheese creates a delicious and flavorful crust for the chicken. Feel free to experiment with different nut mixtures to find your favorite combination.
- Cook the chicken until it's golden brown: The chicken should be cooked until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside, and cooked through on the inside. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the heat.
- Serve immediately: Walnut and herb-crusted chicken is best served immediately with your favorite sides. Some suggested sides include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Conclusion:
Walnut and herb-crusted chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and crispy chicken dish that your friends and family will love. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try!
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