Spicy Nut-Crusted Chicken with Honey Glaze

Name: Spicy Nut-Crusted Chicken with Honey Glaze
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast (about 150g); 1/4 cup mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts), finely chopped; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced

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30 minTotal time

MediumDifficulty

450kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1 chicken breast (about 150g)
1/4 cup mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts), finely chopped
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced

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A crunchy, flavorful main dish featuring chicken breast coated in a spicy nut crust and finished with a sweet honey glaze. This recipe balances savory, spicy, and sweet notes for a delightful meal.

Main Dish

Steps

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix chopped nuts, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
Brush the chicken lightly with olive oil.
Press the nut mixture onto both sides of the chicken breast firmly to coat.
Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side until the nuts are golden.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove from oven and brush honey glaze over the chicken.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.