Walnut Crusted Chicken Recipe

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4.6

38 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    815 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Walnut Crusted Chicken Recipe

Walnut Crusted Chicken is a crunchy, oven-baked chicken with a zesty yogurt dipping sauce. Perfect for those craving crispy chicken cutlets, but without the fat.

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Ingredients

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Walnut Crusted Chicken:

  • 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
  • 1  3/4 cup walnuts , finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup rosemary finely chopped, fresh
  • 2 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • cooking spray

Lemon Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1  1/2 cups yogurt plain, Greek
  • 2 teaspoons herbs chopped, fresh
  • lemon zest of one
  • lemon juice of one
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • black pepper dash

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.  
  2. Cut each chicken breast in half, then place it on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap or wax paper. Using a meat mallet, tenderize until it is a 1/2 inch thickness.
  3. Arrange three shallow bowls on the counter. In the first bowl, combine the walnuts, rosemary and panko. In the second bowl, lightly beaten eggs and the third bowl, flour mixed with the fine sea salt and pepper.
  4. Lightly dredge each breast halve in flour, then egg and finally the walnut mixture. Pat in the walnuts to make sure you get a good, even coat. Place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake the chicken for approximately 20 minutes.  For the last 2 minutes, change to a low broil to get a nice brown on top.
  6. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
  7. Remove the chicken from oven and check for an internal temperature of 165°F. The sauce can be served on the side or directly on top of the chicken.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • Fresh herbs can include sage, dill, parsley, thyme, mint or anything else you are growing in the garden. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 815kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 70g (140%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 230mg (77%) Sodium 1249mg (52%) Potassium 1261mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 3.9mg (4%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 4.7mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 815 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 815kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 70g 140%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 1249mg 52%
Potassium 1261mg 27%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4%
Calcium 182mg 18%
Iron 4.7mg 26%

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

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