Glazed Hazelnut Chicken

Name: Glazed Hazelnut Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 portions chicken breast; 7 oz whole hazelnuts; 2 small onions; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons cognac; 5-6 tablespoons apricot jam, heaped; fine sea salt and pepper; chives

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 servings
Calories
782 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Glazed Hazelnut Chicken

Freya Patterson

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These tender hazelnut chicken breasts are glazed with apricot jam, a light, easy, and delicious savory hazelnut recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 portions chicken breast about 7 oz/ 200 g each
7 oz whole hazelnuts unroasted, Note 1
2 small onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons cognac optional
5-6 tablespoons apricot jam, heaped
fine sea salt and pepper
chives

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Season: Pat dry the chicken portions, sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Place in a shallow oven dish, close to each other; there should not be any space in between the chicken breasts, otherwise, some of the glaze will seep to the bottom of the pan.4 portions chicken breast + fine sea salt and pepper
Roast the hazelnuts in a pan without adding any fat until fragrant. Remove to a large plate, let stand until cool enough to handle, then rub them between your palms to remove as much of the brown skins as possible; you don't have to remove every bit of it. Chop the hazelnuts roughly.7 oz whole hazelnuts
Make topping: Chop the onions finely. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onions until golden. Add the hazelnuts, stir well for a couple of minutes, then add the Cognac and the apricot jam. Mix well and pour this mixture over the chicken.2 small onions + 1 tablespoon olive oil + 2 tablespoons Cognac + 5-6 tablespoons apricot jam, heaped
Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil, ensure that the foil doesn't touch the chicken, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking, uncovered, for about 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky.
Serve: Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately with a green salad and baguette or rice.

Notes

Nuts: You can also use almonds, although I find hazelnuts to be the best choice for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1chicken breast Calories 782kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 70g (140%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 34g Cholesterol 170mg (57%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 782 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1chicken breast
Calories	782kcal	39%
Carbohydrates	31g	10%
Protein	70g	140%
Fat	42g	65%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	34g	200%
Cholesterol	170mg	57%
Sodium	309mg	13%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	17g	34%