Easy Walnut-Crusted Chicken Recipe with Honey & Brie
This easy walnut-crusted chicken recipe is baked to perfection, topped with creamy Brie, and drizzled with a luscious honey-mustard sauce. It's a flavorful and balanced dish that's perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions.
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Cooking spray or brush
Ingredients
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped raw walnuts
- 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
Honey Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Topping:
- 4 ounces Brie cheese cut into small wedges
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F and prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lightly coating it with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large shallow dish, pour the buttermilk over the chicken tenders, ensuring they are fully coated.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix the chopped walnuts, whole-wheat flour, fresh thyme, cayenne pepper, a pinch of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Take each chicken tender, one at a time, and coat it in the walnut mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks. Lay the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Lightly brush or drizzle them with olive oil.
- Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- As the chicken cooks, prepare the honey sauce by combining the honey and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce becomes warm and smooth.
- When the chicken is done baking, take it out of the oven and drizzle half of the honey sauce over the top. Place a small wedge of Brie cheese on each piece of chicken, then return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the Brie to melt.
- Remove the chicken from the oven once the Brie has melted and serve immediately. Drizzle the remaining honey sauce over the chicken for a finishing touch.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a simple side salad.
- For extra crunch, try adding panko breadcrumbs to the walnut mixture.
- If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add an extra teaspoon of honey to the sauce mixture.
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