**Walnut Chicken Spread: A Delightful Appetizer with a Twist**
Walnut chicken spread is a delectable appetizer or snack that combines the richness of walnuts with the savory flavors of chicken. This creamy and flavorful spread features tender chicken, crunchy walnuts, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a quick and easy snack, this versatile spread is sure to impress with its unique taste and texture.
This article presents a collection of walnut chicken spread recipes, each offering a slightly different flavor profile to suit your preferences. From a classic recipe with a creamy mayonnaise base to a tangy version with a yogurt dressing, these recipes provide a range of options to choose from. Additionally, a vegan variation is included for those with dietary restrictions or those seeking a plant-based alternative.
So, embark on a culinary journey and discover the delightful flavors of walnut chicken spread. With its combination of savory chicken, crunchy walnuts, and a symphony of herbs and spices, this spread promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
CHICKEN SPREAD
My mom has been making this chicken spread/dip since I was a little kid, and it's always a hit at parties!
Provided by Michelle
Categories Side Dish
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, blend all ingredients together with a hand mixer until creamy and combined.
- Serve with assorted crackers. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 404 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY CHICKEN SPREAD
I got this years ago. It's crazy good! Serve with chicken-flavored crackers.
Provided by Jennie Hood Flynn
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream, minced onion, onion salt, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until well-blended. Stir in the chicken, breaking up any large pieces. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 372.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST
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
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
WALNUT CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the first 7 ingredients into a medium saucepan over low heat. Mix well with a whisk and bring to a simmer.
- In a small cup add the cornstarch and 3 to 4 tablespoons of water. Mix to combine, then add it to the sauce mixture. Slowly add 2 cups of water and continue to cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until it has thickened to a syrup consistency.
- Steam the chicken in a vegetable steamer over the bouillon liquid, in 2 batches. Cook until the chicken is tender. Remove the chicken to a cutting board.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the whole walnuts to a small frying pan over medium heat. Turn regularly until well toasted. Cool, then stir the walnuts into the sauce mixture. Put the sauce mixture over low heat and bring to a simmer.
- Slice the chicken into bite-size pieces and add it to the sauce mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve over hot rice or a mixture of white and wild rice.
WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS
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
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
STIR-FRIED WALNUT CHICKEN
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
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
CREAMY CHICKEN SPREAD
"This tasty chicken spread came from a member of the Texas church where my husband served as pastor," reveals Lynn Scheiderer of Bishop, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2.50 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a food processor; process until coarsely chopped. Use as a sandwich spread or serve on crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
MUHAMMARA (RED PEPPER AND WALNUT SPREAD)
Freeze vegetables at the height of the season, when they are at their Technicolor best, and you'll be rich with cooking options for months to come. For example, this muhammara, the Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut spread, can be made with either fresh red bell peppers or ones that you have chopped and frozen. The version made with frozen peppers is a little looser and lighter in color than the version starting with fresh peppers, but otherwise you sacrifice nothing having started with frozen produce - the two final spreads are similar in taste.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 5m
Yield About 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine pepper, scallions, lemon juice, cumin, salt, 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 4 tablespoons olive oil and all but 2 of the walnuts in a food processor and purée until mostly smooth.
- Add 4 tablespoons bread crumbs and pulse to combine. If mixture is still too loose to hold its shape, add remaining bread crumbs and pulse again. Season to taste with salt and red pepper flakes.
- Scrape spread into a bowl and make a well in the center with the back of a spoon. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes in the well. Crush the reserved walnuts between your fingers and sprinkle over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 168, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 142 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
MUHAMMARA (ROASTED PEPPER & WALNUT SPREAD)
This roasted red pepper and walnut spread is quite popular in the Middle East and you'll understand why when you make it and discover you can't stop eating it.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 2h18m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook and stir frequently until walnuts smell toasted and are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer walnuts to a plate to cool. Reserve 2 or 3 to coarsely chop and use for garnish.
- Place the skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle in the breadcrumbs; cook and stir frequently until crumbs turn golden brown, 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle onto plate with walnuts.
- Place peppers in bowl of a food processor. Add walnuts, toasted bread crumbs, garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, paprika, Aleppo pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Pulse on and off, scraping mixture down occasionally, until mixture is fairly fine and smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
- Transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to swirl indentations on the surface to capture the garnishes. Garnish with reserved chopped walnuts, a drizzle of olive oil, pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 440.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CRANBERRY-WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
I made these simple yet special cranberry walnut chicken salad sandwiches for a birthday party. Tangy cranberries and crunchy celery pep up the chicken. Leftover turkey works well, too. -Shannon Tucker, Land O' Lakes, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and pepper. Stir in the chicken, cheese, celery, cranberries, walnuts and parsley., Place lettuce on 8 slices of bread; top each with 1/2 cup chicken salad. Top with remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
WALNUT BUTTER SPREAD
This healthy alternative spread will have you making more of your own homemade spreads in just minutes. It's so simple and you know exactly what's going into it. -Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 2/3 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place walnuts, orange peel, pepper and salt in a food processor; cover and process until creamy. Spread on toast, with preserves and Brie if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Fat preserves and cheese), Cholesterol 26g fat (2g saturated fat), Sodium 0 cholesterol, Carbohydrate 60mg sodium, Fiber 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Protein 3g fiber)
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh walnuts. You can also use pre-chopped walnuts, but the flavor will be less intense.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the walnuts by hand.
- You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and honey to taste.
- If you want a creamier spread, add more mayonnaise or cream cheese.
- Serve the walnut chicken spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Walnut chicken spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Try it with different types of crackers or bread and enjoy!
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