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Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Honey and Brie

Source of Recipe

From "Half Baked Harvest Super Simple" by Tieghan Gerard


Recipe Introduction

"For whatever reason, I've found that most people only think to use Brie when the holidays roll around. This makes zero sense to me. Brie is one of the most delicious cheeses, and it can be used in so many different ways beyond the tried-and-true baked wheel that everyone serves at parties. It's time to broaden your Brie horizons. This chicken is crusted in walnuts, baked until golden, topped with Brie, and drizzled with honey. It's every bit as delicious as you can imagine—and it's the perfect way to enjoy Brie outside the holiday season without feeling an ounce of guilt...because chicken and walnuts are healthy foods. Balance, people, balance."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders
â—¦ ½ cup buttermilk
â—¦ 1 ½ cups finely chopped raw walnuts
â—¦ 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
â—¦ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
â—¦ ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
â—¦ Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
â—¦ Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
â—¦ â…“ cup honey
â—¦ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
â—¦ 4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into small wedges


Recipe

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or oil.

In a large, shallow bowl, combine the chicken and buttermilk. Toss to coat. In a separate large, shallow bowl, combine the walnuts, flour, thyme, cayenne, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.

Working with one piece at a time, dredge the chicken through the walnut mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet as you work. Brush or drizzle the chicken with olive oil and bake until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the honey sauce: Combine the honey and the mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the honey is warm and pourable, about 2 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the oven and drizzle with half of the honey sauce. Top each tender with a wedge of Brie and bake until the cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve the chicken drizzled with the remaining honey sauce.

Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes