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Get the Recipe: Walnut Crusted Chicken (Whole30 & Keto)

This Walnut Crusted Chicken is hearty, savory and crispy. The walnuts add the perfect punch of flavor and texture. This meal is fancy enough for entertaining but quick and easy enough for weeknights.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 557 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts or 4 small chicken breasts
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup Octonuts Walnut Protein Powder or walnut flour
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 2 tbsp Octonuts Walnut oil or olive oil

Instructions

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  1. First, trim fat from chicken breasts.  If using 2 large chicken breasts, slice each in half.
  2. Add whisked egg to a shallow bowl.
  3. Crush up walnuts into walnut pieces. In another shallow bowl, mix together walnut pieces, Octonuts Walnut Protein Powder, sea salt and pepper.
  4. Dredge each piece of chicken in the whisked egg mixture, allowing excess to run off.
  5. Then, dip each piece in the dry walnut mixture.  Repeat for remaining chicken.
  6. Add Octonuts Walnut Oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add each piece of chicken to the skillet.  Do not overlap chicken.
  8. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on the first side.  Flip and cook another 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. Once chicken is cooked through, remove from skillet and serve. Garnish with additional walnut pieces if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made using 2 large chicken breasts sliced in half, or 4 smaller chicken breasts.
  • Completely whisk egg before dipping chicken into.
  • Break walnuts into smaller pieces.  See photos above for reference.
  • Walnut flour can replace Octonuts Walnut Protein Powder if needed.
  • Dredge chicken until fully coated in dry mixture.
  • Chicken is done cooking when it has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, add a drizzle of oil to a skillet and cook on low until warmed.
  • Code ORGANICALLYADDISON gets you 10% off Octonuts!

Nutrition Information

Calories 557kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 729mg (30%) Potassium 569mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 102IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 557

% Daily Value*

Calories 557kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 729mg 30%
Potassium 569mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 102IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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