Walnut Crusted Chicken Recipe

overhead shot of plate of walnut crusted chicken breasts with broccoli

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: oven baked chicken, walnut crusted chicken

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 815kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Anne

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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Equipment

Ingredients

Walnut Crusted Chicken:

4 chicken breasts , boneless and skinless
1 3/4 cup walnuts , finely chopped
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs*
1/3 cup fresh rosemary , finely chopped
2 eggs , lightly beaten
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Spray

Lemon Yogurt Sauce:

1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh herbs* , chopped
Zest of one lemon
Juice of one lemon
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Dash of black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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.
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.
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.
Bake the chicken for approximately 20 minutes. For the last 2 minutes, change to a low broil to get a nice brown on top.
While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
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.
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Notes

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

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