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Glazed Hazelnut Chicken

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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%

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