Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts Recipe

Experience a flavor explosion with these crispy walnut-crusted chicken breasts! Packed with healthy omega-3s from walnuts, this recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken with a crunchy, irresistible coating. The light breading keeps the chicken incredibly moist, and it pairs perfectly with a fresh, seasonal green salad. A Martha Stewart inspired recipe, elevated for your culinary enjoyment!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 337.3 kcal
Protein 82g
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Ingredients for Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts

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How to Make Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine 1 cup bread crumbs, ½ cup walnuts, and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Season the breadcrumb mixture with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pulse until a fine breadcrumb mixture forms.
  5. Transfer the breadcrumb mixture to a shallow dish.
  6. In a separate shallow dish, lightly beat 1 large egg white, allowing excess to drip off.
  7. Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each) with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Dip each chicken breast into the egg white, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the walnut breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  9. In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
  10. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 1-3 minutes per side.
  11. Carefully flip the chicken breasts. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  12. Bake until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 8-12 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F (74°C).
  13. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

12g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts?

Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts?

Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts has approximately 337.3 calories per serving, with about 82 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts?

The key ingredients for Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts are Whole Wheat Bread, Walnuts, Parmesan Cheese, Coarse Salt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Egg White. See the full list with measurements above.

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