Chicken Filets With Pecan or Walnut Crust

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 2
Chicken Filets with Pecan or Walnut Crust Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts , filets
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 cup panko breadcrumbs ( japanese soft bread crumbs )
4 ounces apricot jam
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 lemon , juice of
1 inch piece fresh ginger , grated
4 lemon wedges
cilantro ( to garnish )
salt , chili flakes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
536
Sugar
16g
Fat
33g
Chicken Filets with Pecan or Walnut Crust is an ideal recipe to get a delicious dinner with plenty of healthy nutricious values packed inside. Whether you're looking for a healthy dinner recipe or a new way to cook chicken, this nutty and sweet flavored recipe is perfect for you. Additionally, you'll save a lot of time during preparation, and we guarantee that this recipe will please everyone at your dinner table.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Place the pecans or walnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
3.In a bowl, combine the chopped nuts with panko breadcrumbs and mix well.
4.In a saucepan, heat the apricot jam, soy sauce, coconut oil, grated ginger, and lemon juice over medium heat.
5.Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of parchment paper and pound them until they are of an even thickness.
6.Season the chicken breasts with salt and chili flakes.
7.Dip each chicken breast into the apricot jam mixture and then coat well with the nut mixture.
8.Place the chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes until they are cooked through.
9.Serve the chicken breasts with lemon wedges and garnish with cilantro.

PROS

This chicken recipe is packed with flavor and texture from the nutty crust and apricot glaze.

Easy to make and healthy, as it’s baked in the oven and uses quality ingredients.

CONS

The recipe calls for coconut oil, which can be high in saturated fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

It takes some time to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This chicken recipe is rich in protein and healthy fat from nuts, improving muscle growth and supporting healthy blood sugar levels. The apricot jam in the sauce includes vitamin A, C, and potassium, which can help support a healthy immune system and regulate blood pressure.

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