Best 9 Walnut Chicken Spread Recipes

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Craving a delightful and wholesome treat? Look no further than our guide to crafting the perfect Walnut Chicken Spread. Whether you're seeking a savory appetizer for a gathering of friends, a delectable addition to your next picnic spread, or simply a nutritious snack to enjoy throughout the day, this versatile dish has got you covered. With its harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures, the Walnut Chicken Spread promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your perception of what a spread can be.

Let's cook with our recipes!

WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST



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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

5 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
1 ½ cups finely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
½ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons honey

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-GARLIC SPREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 red bell peppers
1/2 cup walnuts
4 cloves garlic
3/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon pomegranate syrup plus some for garnish
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt

Steps:

  • Place peppers over a gas flame or on a tray under the broiler. Keep turning so the skin is evenly charred, without burning and drying out the flesh. Transfer charred peppers to a plastic bag, tie the top closed and let steam until cool to the touch, about 15 minutes. Peel off the charred skin by hand. Cut away stems, seeds and veins, and roughly chop.
  • Place chopped peppers in a blender or food processor, add a few drops of water, and process to a paste. Transfer to a bowl and reserve.
  • In the same blender, drop in the walnuts and garlic with the motor running and process for 30 seconds. Add the bread crumbs and process another 30 seconds. Return the peppers to the blender, along with the olive oil, pomegranate syrup, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt, and process until smooth. Adjust seasonings, and transfer to a bowl.
  • To serve, drizzle a little pomegranate syrup over the top.

WALNUT CHICKEN SPREAD



Walnut Chicken Spread image

It's a breeze to stir together this tasty spread, with its mild combination of chicken, crunchy walnuts, onion and celery. It's perfect with crackers or as a sandwich filling. -Joan Whelan, Green Valley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-3/4 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken, walnuts, mayonnaise, celery, onion, salt and garlic powder. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WALNUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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This healthy recipe is simple to make and tastes delicious. The chicken needs to marinate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Provided by Karamia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 large sweet onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 cup water
1/4 cup walnut halves
hot cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Put chicken cubes into a plastic resealable bag and add 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon oil, soy sauce, bouillon granules, ginger and chili powder; seal bag and turn to coat chicken.
  • Refrigerate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
  • In a large wok or nonstick skillet add remaining oil and cook chicken until no longer pink.
  • Remove chicken with slotted spoon and keep aside.
  • In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli for 8 minutes; then add red pepper and onion and stir-fry 6-8 minutes longer or until veggies are crisp-tender.
  • Return chicken to skillet. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to 1 cup water, stir until smooth and add to skillet.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes then sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Serve over rice if desired, enjoy!

WALNUT CHICKEN SPREAD



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'It's a breeze to stir together this tasty chicken spread,' confirms Joan Whelan of Green Valley, Arizona. 'We enjoy the mild combination of chicken, crunchy walnuts, onion and celery. It's perfect with crackers or as a sandwich filling.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups chopped cooked chicken breast (skinned before cooking and cooked without salt)
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
⅔ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) package Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken, walnuts, mayonnaise, celery, onion, salt and garlic powder. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 272 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CREAMY CHICKEN SPREAD



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"This tasty chicken spread came from a member of the Texas church where my husband served as pastor," reveals Lynn Scheiderer of Bishop, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2.50 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor; process until coarsely chopped. Use as a sandwich spread or serve on crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

WALNUT SPREAD



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Found this recipe in a Swedish food magazine. The spread is easy to make and very nice on freshly baked bread. I have also used it as an appetizer on roasted slices baguette (crostini).

Provided by Chef Dudo

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces walnuts
9 ounces ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 -4 walnuts
1/2 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Put 2-4 walnut halves apart to use as garnish.
  • Mix walnuts, ricotta cheese honey and salt together, either in a food processor or by hand held blender.
  • Taste and adjust salt to your liking.
  • Put the spread in a bowl and garnish with walnut halves and sprinkle with half a tablespoon honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 51.6, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4

CHICKEN WITH WALNUT SAUCE



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Categories     Bread     Salad     Sauce     Chicken     Walnut     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160), or water as needed
One 3- to 4-pound chicken, trimmed of excess fat
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, stems reserved and tied together
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 thick slice day-old bread
1 cup walnuts, blanched
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 fresh hot red chile, stemmed and seeded, or 1 teaspoon pure chile powder, like ancho or New Mexico

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of chicken stock or water to a boil (starting with stock will mean even more flavorful chicken and even better stock when you're done). Add the chicken, onions, carrots, celery, parsley stems, salt, and pepper; the liquid should just cover the chicken. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat, until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Remove the chicken and cool to room temperature. Strain the stock and set aside.
  • Put the bread in a bowl and saturate it with some of the stock. Squeeze any excess liquid out of the bread, then place it in a food processor with the parsley leaves, walnuts, garlic, and chile. Process until the walnuts are ground, then, with the machine running, pour in enough of the reserved stock to form a creamy sauce, about 2 cups. Reserve the remaining stock for another use.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Carve the chicken and serve it with the sauce.
  • Walnut Chicken Salad
  • When the chicken is cooked, remove the meat from the bones and chop into small pieces; combine with enough of the sauce to create a chicken salad. Serve at room temperature.

WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



Walnut-Crusted Chicken Breasts image

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

2 slices whole-wheat bread, dried
1/3 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large egg white
4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
Lemon slices, for serving
Seasonal green salad

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

Tips:

  • To make the spread more flavorful, use toasted walnuts. To toast walnuts, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute another crunchy vegetable, such as shredded carrots or jicama.
  • For a creamier spread, use full-fat cream cheese. If you prefer a lighter spread, you can use low-fat or nonfat cream cheese.
  • Season the spread to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables. You can also use it as a sandwich spread or as a dip for chicken nuggets or french fries.

Conclusion:

Walnut chicken spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a quick and easy lunch, walnut chicken spread is sure to be a hit.

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