Best 6 Ground Chicken With Walnuts Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile ground chicken and walnut dish, an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a healthy and satisfying adventure with our collection of recipes, ranging from the classic stir-fry to the innovative lettuce wraps and hearty meatballs. Experience the symphony of flavors as juicy ground chicken blends seamlessly with crunchy walnuts, a symphony of textures that will keep you coming back for more. Explore the diverse culinary landscape of ground chicken and walnuts, discovering new favorites and expanding your culinary repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST



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I almost never order a nut-crusted entree in a restaurant, as they often feature a sugary glaze or a too-sweet nut, like pecan or macadamia. That's not an issue here since we're going with buttery, subtly bitter walnuts, held on with a very savory 'nut glue,' made with a garlic and mustard base. This protective layer of deliciousness makes boneless, skinless chicken breast taste like it was just carved off a freshly roasted carcass.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
1 ½ cups finely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
½ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and thyme together in a bowl to make the "nut glue."
  • Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Spread nut glue all over the chicken. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Toss walnuts over the chicken, press down firmly, and repeat on the other side to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Coat the bottom of an oven-proof skillet with some olive oil. Place chicken breasts on top, reserving excess nuts if desired. Season with a pinch of salt and drizzle more olive oil on top.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until walnuts are lightly toasted and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), about 25 minutes.
  • Quickly remove chicken to a plate to rest. Transfer skillet to the stovetop; stir in broth, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and honey and bring to a boil over high heat; cook until reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon pan sauce over and around the chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 523.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHICKEN WITH WALNUTS, BELL PEPPERS (CAPSICUM) AND GREEN ONIONS



Chicken With Walnuts, Bell Peppers (Capsicum) and Green Onions image

Twenty-plus years ago, a sister introduced me to this recipe -- from a 1977 Better Homes and Gardens Oriental Cookbook. The original version (which my sister follows faithfully) is very similar to Kimke's Recipe #31632. Here is my version, which I think is different enough to be sent in and enjoyed. It is saucier. Also, our past exchange students want to refer to my version.

Provided by Leggy Peggy

Categories     Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, diced into one-inch pieces (I have made this with chicken thigh meat and it works fine)
2 large green bell peppers, diced into one-inch pieces (red peppers are okay if that is what you have)
10 green onions, chopped into one-inch slices (use white and green bits)
1 1/4 cups walnuts, halves broken in half again (or more)
9 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons dry sherry or 6 tablespoons water
5 teaspoons cornstarch (cornflour)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped finely
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar (use more if you like sweet)
2 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Chop chicken, walnuts, bell peppers, green onions and ginger. I sometimes do this in the morning (or the night before), and put the components in the refrigerator, in covered containers.
  • If you chop ahead of time, store chicken on its own, store onions and peppers together, store walnuts on their own, and store ginger on its own. If you chop ahead of time, take all items out of fridge at least two hours before final cooking.
  • For sauce, put cornstarch into bowl. Stir in soy sauce. Stir in Chinese cooking wine (or substitutes), ginger, chilli and sugar. Don't add water yet. Set aside.
  • Do all cooking in a wok if you can.
  • Saute bell peppers and onions in two tablespoons oil for two minutes. Stir frequently. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Saute walnuts in same pan for one minute (don't add more oil yet). Stir frequently. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Saute half the chicken pieces in same pan until cooked (first add two tablespoons of oil). Stir frequently. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Saute other half of chicken pieces until cooked (probably don't add more oil). Stir frequently.
  • Add first set of chicken pieces to second set of pieces.
  • When chicken is hot, add soy sauce mixture.
  • Pour water into pan used for soy sauce mixture. Swirl in pan and add to chicken.
  • Stir well.
  • When mixture thickens (just a bit) add vegetables.
  • Stir thoroughly and warm through. Might take a minute, covered.
  • Serve over rice.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH WALNUT-HERB STUFFING



Roast Chicken With Walnut-Herb Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 6 -pound roasting chicken
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 stick unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped
1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 baguette, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Put on a large plate and refrigerate, uncovered, at least 4 hours or overnight to dry out the skin.
  • Pat the chicken dry and season the cavity with salt and pepper. Put the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan, tucking the wings underneath. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Cook the butter, garlic and walnuts in a small skillet over low heat until the butter is melted and the nuts are lightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Brush the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the garlic butter; transfer the remaining butter mixture (including the garlic and nuts) to a large bowl. Add the parsley, thyme and bread and toss to coat. Fill the cavity of the chicken with about two-thirds of the stuffing. Tuck the remaining stuffing on the baking sheet underneath the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Transfer the roasting pan to the oven and roast until the stuffing is toasted, about 20 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth to the pan and roast 40 more minutes. Use a spoon to scoop the stuffing out of the chicken and transfer to the bottom of the roasting pan with the rest of the stuffing. Reduce the heat to 425 degrees F and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a platter and let rest 15 minutes. Transfer the stuffing to a bowl. Put the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 cups broth to the pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until almost syrupy, 5 to 8 minutes. Return the stuffing to the pan to soak up the juices. Serve with the chicken.

STIR-FRIED WALNUT CHICKEN



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I prepare this simple stir-fry often because I love tasting the results. The meal-in-one recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. -Sharon Allen of Allentown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
5 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 2 teaspoons soy sauce until smooth. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add soy sauce mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In another bowl, combine the remaining cornstarch and soy sauce until smooth. Stir in the broth and ginger; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 2 teaspoons hot oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add the red pepper, broccoli, carrot and water chestnuts; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir broth mixture and stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND WALNUTS



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This is one of my all-time favorite foods. I first had it at my best friends house in high school over 20 years ago. Her mother gave me the recipe and I have been making it ever since. I don't even like green peppers and I love them in this recipe. It is easy and the sauce is divine! For non-soy sauce/salt lovers--don't even try this recipe. The sauce is wonderful if you like the salty flavor of soy sauce, which obviously I do. For those that want a bland, non-salty light sauce, this is NOT the recipe for you! Look elsewhere! Enjoy!

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons ginger, if you like more ginger (or more, I use fresh but dry works in a pinch but fresh is better)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cooking oil (or more)
2 green peppers
8 green onions
1 cup walnut halves

Steps:

  • In small bowl blend soy sauce into cornstarch; stir in dry sherry, ginger, sugar, & red pepper Preheat wok (or large skillet) add cooking oil.
  • stir-fry green pepper& green onions in hot
  • Remove.oil for 2 minutes or till crisp& tender.
  • Stir-fry walnuts for 2 minutes (you may need to add more oil at this point).
  • Remove.
  • Add half the chicken to hot wok; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Remove.
  • Stir-fry remaining chicken 2 minutes.
  • Return all chicken to wok.
  • Stir in soy mixture into chicken.
  • Cook& stir till thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in veggies.
  • Cover and cook 1 minute more.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 77.6, Sodium 1087.7, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 26.8

WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



Walnut-Crusted Chicken Breasts image

Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts add richness to this light breading; the coating keeps the chicken moist.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 slices whole-wheat bread, dried
1/3 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large egg white
4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
Lemon slices, for serving
Seasonal green salad

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor, combine bread, walnuts, and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Process until fine breadcrumbs form. Transfer to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat egg white until frothy.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip each breast into egg white, letting excess drip off, and then into crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
  • In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 1 to 3 minutes. Carefully turn chicken over and put skillet in oven. Bake until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Serve chicken with lemon slices and green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 50 g

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and ready to go. This includes chopping the walnuts, green onions, and garlic, as well as measuring out the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  • Use a Large Pan: A large pan or skillet will allow you to cook the ground chicken and vegetables in a single layer, ensuring even cooking. A wok is a great option if you have one.
  • Cook the Ground Chicken Thoroughly: Make sure the ground chicken is cooked all the way through before adding the vegetables. This will help prevent any foodborne illnesses.
  • Add the Vegetables Last: The vegetables in this recipe cook quickly, so add them towards the end of the cooking process to prevent overcooking.
  • Season to Taste: The amount of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil you add to the dish will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.

Conclusion:

This ground chicken with walnuts recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of ground chicken, walnuts, and vegetables makes for a satisfying dish that is sure to please the whole family. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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