Description
Walnut Crusted Chicken with Fennel Slaw is a delightful dish that perfectly marries crispy, golden chicken with a refreshing, crunchy slaw. Coated in a nutty walnut crust and served alongside zesty fennel and carrot slaw, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its vibrant colors and flavors, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp honey (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a food processor, pulse walnuts until finely ground; mix in salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, then coat evenly with walnut mixture.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, combine sliced fennel, shredded carrots, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the slaw.
- Serve walnut-crusted chicken drizzled with honey Dijon sauce alongside fennel slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with slaw (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg