Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary adventure! This Walnut Chicken with Raspberry Lime Sauce is not just a recipe—it's a symphony of textures and flavors that will elevate your home cooking from mundane to magnificent. Imagine perfectly seared chicken breasts, crowned with crunchy toasted walnuts and drizzled with a tangy-sweet raspberry lime sauce that will make your dinner guests wonder if you've secretly trained in a professional kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels and seasoning both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until they become fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together raspberry preserves and fresh lime juice until well combined to create the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering and hot.
- Place chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the chicken breasts to warm them.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Plate the chicken and generously drizzle the raspberry lime sauce over each breast, ensuring even coverage.
- Garnish with additional toasted walnuts and a small lime wedge if desired, and serve immediately.
Tips
- Pat your chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to ensure a beautiful golden-brown sear.
- Toast walnuts slowly and watch carefully—they can burn quickly. The moment they become fragrant, remove from heat.
- Use a meat thermometer to precisely check chicken's internal temperature, avoiding overcooking.
- Let chicken rest after cooking to retain maximum juiciness—this is a crucial step many home cooks overlook.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a pinch of fresh thyme or rosemary to your walnut coating.
- Choose high-quality raspberry preserves for the most vibrant sauce flavor.
- If you want a slightly thicker sauce, simmer the raspberry and lime mixture for 2-3 minutes before drizzling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 718kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 57g
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 140mg
