Description
Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze is a crunchy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy walnut and panko crust, finished with a tangy-sweet honey mustard glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or sharing with loved ones, this recipe is both simple to prepare and impressive in taste and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko for gluten-free version)
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Honey Mustard Glaze
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine finely chopped walnuts and panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish, ensuring they’re evenly mixed for perfect texture contrast.
- Whisk the Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper to create the adhesive base for the crust.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then press both sides into the walnut-panko blend until fully coated and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side, until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Glaze: Mix honey, Dijon mustard, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined.
- Glaze the Chicken: Brush the honey mustard glaze onto the chicken during the last minute of cooking, allowing it to caramelize slightly and coat the crunchy crust with a shiny finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and juiciness.
- Chop walnuts finely to help the crust adhere and prevent a chunky coating.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if needed to maintain crispiness.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute and ensure tenderness.
- Apply the honey mustard glaze in the final moments of cooking to avoid burning the sugars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg