Nutty Oven-Baked Chicken Breast

Truly tender fillet with a nutty flavor. When baking chicken breast, the walnut releases oil, which softens the meat well and gives it an incredible aroma. Such a juicy and tender breast will undoubtedly be a good option for the holiday table.
cook time: 1h
Miles Denholm
Nutty Oven-Baked Chicken Breast

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174
Calories
9g
Fat
1g
Carbs
21g
Protein

Ingredients (7 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Walnuts 70 g
Sour cream 3 tbsp
Hard cheese 70 g
Chicken breasts (1 large chicken breast) 800 g
Parsley 5 g
Herbal mixture (Provençal herbs — 1 tsp.) g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
To prepare chicken breast with walnuts you will need: chicken breast, walnuts, cheese, salt, sour cream, parsley, herbes de Provence.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash the chicken breast, dry it, remove the skin. Carefully cut out the bone to make 2 large fillets.

Step 3

Step 3
Cut each fillet crosswise, without cutting all the way through, to create “pockets.” Rub on all sides with salt and herbs de Provence.

Step 4

Step 4
Crush the walnuts.

Step 5

Step 5
Grind the cheese on a fine grater.

Step 6

Step 6
Wash the parsley, dry it, chop it finely.

Step 7

Step 7
Combine walnuts, cheese, herbs and sour cream.

Step 8

Step 8
Mix everything well.

Step 9

Step 9
Fill the “pockets” with the resulting nut mixture.

Step 10

Step 10
Close the pockets. Spread the remaining nut mixture evenly on top of each fillet.

Step 11

Step 11
Place the stuffed breasts on a layer of foil.

Step 12

Step 12
Cover the top with a second layer. Wrap the edges of the foil well to ensure a complete seal and prevent juices from escaping during baking. Place the breast in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30 minutes.

Step 13

Step 13
Then remove the breast, carefully unwrap the foil and place in the oven for another 10 minutes until the top browns a little.

Step 14

Step 14
Cut the finished chicken breast into portions. Serve hot with any side dish. Bon appetit!

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