Walnut Crusted Chicken Recipe

 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon kosher sea salt
• 1 cup raw walnuts
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• ⅛ tsp cayenne
• 3 large chicken breasts 1 ½ to 2 lbs total
• 2 tablespoon walnut oil or avocado oil or butter
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

• To brine the chicken, fill a large bowl with cold water and stir in the kosher salt until mostly dissolved. Place the chicken in bowl and chill in refrigerator about 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 375ºF and lightly grease a 9×13 inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
• In a food processor, grind the walnuts until the resemble coarse crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the garlic, rosemary, and cayenne.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the brine and pat dry with rags or paper towels. Carefully slice each breast horizontally through the center to make 6 cutlets.
• Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the chicken with the walnut oil and brush to coat, then season generously with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle the walnut mixture over the chicken and use a spoon to press firmly into the chicken. Bake until golden and the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.