Description
Unbelievable Walnut-Crusted Chicken is a delightful dish that combines crispy, nutty walnuts with juicy chicken breasts for a flavor-packed meal. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is simple to prepare and visually stunning, making it a crowd-pleaser. With its crunchy topping and succulent chicken, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix finely chopped walnuts, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs and coat with the walnut mixture.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg