Best Hazelnut Chicken Recipes

HAZELNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• For raspberry sauce:
• Puree raspberries, white wine vinegar, and sugar in blender until smooth. With blender running, gradually add safflower oil. Add water by teaspoonfuls as needed to thin to desired consistency. Season raspberry sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• For chicken:
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix hazelnuts, panko, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in shallow bowl.
• Mix honey mustard, mint leaves, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, remaining 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper in bowl. Add chicken; coat.
• Dip chicken pieces, 1 at a time, into crumb-nut mixture, coating both sides and pressing to adhere. Transfer coated chicken pieces to baking sheet.
• Divide equal amounts of butter and peanut oil between 2 large nonstick skillets; heat over medium-high heat. Add 2 chicken pieces to each skillet; reduce heat to medium and cook until chicken is light brown, about 4 minutes per side. Place chicken on rimmed baking sheet; transfer to oven. Roast chicken until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Divide salad greens among 4 plates; top with chicken. Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve raspberry sauce alongside.

HAZELNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat a 5 1/2-quart braising pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the pan and continue to heat. Using a paper towel, dry the chicken pieces well. Season all sides of the chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Add the chicken to the hot pan skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden brown and the chicken releases easily from the pan, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook the other side until nicely browned, about 4 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• To the hot pan, add the carrots, celery and onion. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables are fragrant and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the hazelnut liqueur and balsamic vinegar to the pan and cook, scraping up all the brown bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, olives, figs and oregano. Nestle the chicken pieces into the vegetables skin-side down and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
• Transfer the braised chicken to a clean platter to rest. Simmer the sauce until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with the hazelnuts and parsley.

HAZELNUT CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Mix flour, poultry seasoning and garlic powder in a dish. Beat egg whites in a shallow plate or bowl. Place hazelnuts on a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap on a cutting board or work surface.
• Preheat a nonstick skillet with oven safe handle over medium high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Turn in flour to dust the breasts, then turn in egg whites, then press breasts into nuts on both sides. Wash hands. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan and add chicken. Brown the nuts and chicken 2 minutes on each side then transfer to the oven and finish cooking the chicken through, about 8 minutes.
• In a small pot, warm milk over medium heat. Add cheese and melt it into the milk. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped sage and simmer 5 minutes.
• To serve, place chicken on plates and pour a couple of spoons of the Gorgonzola sauce over the center of each piece. Garnish with chopped sage.

HAZELNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together bread crumbs and hazelnuts. Dip chicken breasts in egg beat, then in crumb/nut mixture to coat. In a large saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Add the mushrooms, and a little more butter or margarine if necessary. Saute until mushrooms are soft, about 2 minutes.
• Remove saucepan from heat and add the brandy. Light with a match, let flame evaporate alcohol. When flame goes out, add hazelnut liquor. Light with a match and let flame evaporate alcohol. When flame goes out, return saucepan to heat and simmer to reduce liquid/sauce until it is thick. Then serve!

CHICKEN SCALOPPINE WITH HAZELNUT CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove tenderloins from chicken breast halves.
• Slice each chicken breast half on diagonal into 4 cutlets.
• Place cutlets and tenderloins between 2 pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap.
• Using mallet, pound each piece to about 1/3-inch thickness.
• Sprinkle pounded chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches, add chicken to skillet and sauté until lightly browned and cooked through, about 1- 1/2 minutes per side.
• Transfer chicken to plate; cover to keep warm.
• Add shallot to same skillet and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Pour in Madeira and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up any browned bits.
• Add cream; boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in hazelnuts.
• Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

HAZELNUT CHICKEN IN PROSCIUTTO-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Dredge chicken breasts in flour and shake off excess. Mix together egg and milk until thoroughly combined. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then press into chopped hazelnuts.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook until golden brown on both sides, and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Once done, place chicken on a paper towel-lined plate, and keep warm.
• Increase heat to high, and pour in wine to deglaze. Stir in mushrooms, prosciutto, and spinach; cook until the mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in cream, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes more. Ladle sauce over chicken to serve.

HAZELNUT CHICKEN WITH ORANGE THYME CREAM

Steps:

• Remove peel and white pith from orange.
• Cut between membranes with small sharp knife to release orange segments.
• Using flat mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper to thickness of 1/2 inch.
• Combine hazelnuts, bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon thyme on large plate.
• Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
• Dip into egg, then into hazelnut mixture, shaking off excess.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add chicken and cook until golden brown and springy to touch, about 3 minutes per side.
• Transfer to plates.
• Tent with foil to keep warm.
• Stir cream, orange juice, liqueur and 1/8 teaspoon thyme into skillet and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 2/3 cup.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add orange sections.
• Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

HAZELNUT CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Raspberry Sauce: Puree the 3/4 cup raspberries, white wine vinegar and sugar in a blender until smooth. With blender running, gradually add safflower oil. Add water by teaspoonfuls as needed to thin to desired consistency. Season raspberry sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• For the Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F Mix hazelnuts, panko, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a shallow bowl.
• Mix the honey mustard, mint leave, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, remaining 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add chicken; coat.
• Dip chicken pieces, 1 at a time, into crumb, nut mixture, coating both sides and pressing to adhere. Transfer coated chicken pieced to baking sheet.
• Divide equal amounts of butter and peanut oil between 2 large nonstick skillets; heat over medium-high heat. Add 2 chicken pieces to each skillet; reduce heat to medium and cook until chicken is light brown, about 4 minutes per side. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet; transfer to oven. Roast chicken until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Divide salad greens among four plates; top with chicken. Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve raspberry sauce alongside.

HAZELNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the chicken on a work surface and pound it into 3/4-inch thickness with a meat pounder. Pulse the hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground. Set aside 3 tablespoon of the hazelnuts, and combine the rest with the panko, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and spread evenly on a baking sheet. Season the chicken with a pinch each salt and pepper. Beat the eggs together with 1/2 teaspoon salt then dip each chicken, letting excess drip off. Dredge the chicken in the nut mixture. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat until hot, then add chicken, 2 at a time and brown, turning once, about 2 minutes per side. Brown remaining chicken with the same amount of oil for each batch, wiping out the skillet as necessary. Place chicken on a baking sheet and finish cooking in oven, about 6 minutes.
• While the chicken cooks, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Slowly stream the olive oil into the dressing while whisking. Once creamy and smooth, stir in the reserved 3 tablespoons of hazelnuts. Toss together the dressing with the romaine hearts, tomatoes, and scallions. Serve with the chicken.

HAZELNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F.
• Mix the flour, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder on a dish. Beat the egg whites in a shallow plate or bowl. Place the hazelnuts on a piece of wax paper or plastic spread on a cutting board or work surface.
• Preheat a nonstick skillet with an oven-safe handle over medium to medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Turn in flour to dust the breasts, then turn them in the egg whites, then press the breasts into the nuts on both sides. Wash hands. Add EVOO to the pan and add the chicken. Brown the nuts-crusted chicken for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to the oven and finish cooking the chicken through, 8 to 10 minutes. While the chicken cooks, start the recipe for Prosciutto-Wrapped Endive and Radicchio, page 193.
• Shortly before serving, warm the milk over medium heat in a small pot. Add the cheese and melt it into the milk. If using dried sage, stir it into the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• To serve, place the chicken on plates and pour a couple of spoons of the Gorgonzola sauce over the center of each piece. Garnish with chopped fresh sage, if using.

CHICKEN SCALLOPINE WITH HAZELNUT-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove tenderloins from chicken breast halves. Slice each chicken breast half on diagonal into 4 cutlets. Place cutlets and tenderloins between 2 pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Using mallet, pound each piece to about 1/3-inch thickness. Sprinkle pounded chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken to skillet and sauté until lightly browned and cooked through, about 11/2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate; cover to keep warm. Add shallot to same skillet and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in Madeira and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Add cream; boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in hazelnuts. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

HAZELNUT CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE - RACHAEL RAY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a shallow dish, combine the flour, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder.
• In another shallow dish or bowl, beat the egg white (we substituted 1 large egg, beaten).
• In another shallow dish place the chopped hazelnuts.
• Over medium-high temperature, heat a non-stick skillet with an oven-safe handle.
• Season the uncooked chicken pieces with the salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Dredge the seasoned chicken in the flour mixture, then the egg, then press the meat into the nuts on both sides (gently pressing to get the nuts to adhere); set chicken pieces on a plate, then thoroughly wash your hands in hot water and soap.
• Add the olive oil to the preheated pan, then add the prepared chicken.
• Brown the encrusted chicken pieces on the stove about 2 minutes per side, then place the entire skillet into the preheated oven and complete the cooking, about 8 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.
• While chicken is cooking, warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat; add the Gorgonzola and stir, melting it into the milk, then add the sage and let simmer for 5 minutes.
• When chicken is done, place the pieces on serving plates then pour sauce over each serving, then garnish with additional chopped sage.

HAZELNUT CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CRANBERRY CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the chicken breats in a shallow dish and spread them evenly on both sides with the mustard. Sprinkle both sides w/ the fresh herbs and salt & pepper. Cover dish w/ plastic wrap & refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 450. Spray a baking dish with Pam. Put the flour, salt & pepper in a shallow dish & stir to blend.In another dish,lightly beat egg and milk. Put hazelnuts or other coating in a 3rd dish. Dip chicken in flour to coat, remove excess. Then dip in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat evenly with crust. Set each coated breast in baking dish--don't crowd. Bake until juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve topped with cranberry-cherry sauce.

HAZELNUT CHICKEN WITH ORANGE THYME CREAM

Steps:

• 1. Cut each chicken breast in half.
• 2. Mix together hazelnut pieces, bread crumbs and thyme.
• 3. Set aside.
• 4. Prepare egg wash.
• 5. Beat egg lightly with water, and add salt and pepper.
• 6. Dredge chicken breasts in flour, dip into egg wash and coat with hazelnut crumb mixture.
• 7. Shake off excess.
• 8. Chill until ready to use.
• 9. Melt butter in heavy pan.
• 10. Over moderate heat, cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
• 11. Add reserved orange juice, thyme, hazelnut liqueur, and heavy cream.
• 12. Simmer gently, basting often, until chicken is barely cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
• 13. Add orange sections and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 14. Remove chicken breasts from pan and pour sauce over them.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH HAZELNUT STUFFING

Steps:

• Melt butter and saute onion and celery.
• When soft, stir in bread crumbs, hazelnuts, zest, thyme, and bay.
• Cook for 2 minutes, then let cool.
• Stuff chicken with hazelnut mixture.
• Blend the honey, 2 tbs butter, and the nutmeg.
• Sprinkle the chicken withsalt and pepper, then brush with the honey mixture.
• Roast at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, turn, and roast another 15 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to 350 degrees, baste the chicken with juices, and roast 1 hour.
• Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve with Cumberland sauce (recipe#33186).

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH APPLE-HAZELNUT STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease 9-by-9-inch baking pan with vegetable oil.
• Mix together hazelnuts, apple and cream cheese to make stuffing.
• Evenly spread stuffing in bottom of baking pan.
• Place chicken skin-side up, on top of stuffing.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake, uncovered, 45 to 55 minutes, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when chicken is cut.
• Garnish with parsley, if desired.

HAZELNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan over medium high heat.
• Mix crumbs and nuts.
• Dip chicken in the egg, then crumb mixture to coat.
• Brown chicken on both sides.
• Add sliced mushrooms and saute approximately 2 minutes, or until done.
• Remove the pan from the burner and add the brandy.
• Light with a match and let the alcohol evaporate.
• When the flame goes out, add the hazelnut liqueur.
• Light with a match and let the alcohol evaporate.
• Reduce the heat on the burner to low-medium.
• When the flame goes out, return the pan to the burner; simmer to reduce the liquids until the sauce is thick Serve hot.

HAZELNUT CHICKEN WITH PEAR SAUCE & BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Use about half the flour to lightly coat the chicken.
• Add the remaining flour to the nuts, bread crumbs and 1 Tablespoon oil, mixing well.
• Beat the egg and milk together.
• Dip each chicken piece into the milk mixture, then completely coat with nut & crumb mixture. Set on a cake rack over a baking pan and chill for 30 minutes.
• Set oven to 350F and remove chicken from refrigerator.
• Clean any crumbs out of the pan and coat the pan with the remaining olive oil.
• Cook the chicken 30 minutes, turning once. Check with a thermometer.
• While the chicken is cooking, peel and core the pears.
• Mash with the butter and nutmeg until smooth and creamy. (Or use the food processor).
• Plate by placing a portion of sauce on the plate, with the chicken on top. Sprinkle with the crumbled cheese.

CHICKEN SCALOPPINE WITH HAZELNUT CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove tenderloins from chicken breast halves.
• Slice each chicken breast half on diagonal into 4 cutlets.
• Place cutlets and tenderloins between 2 pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap.
• Using mallet, pound each piece to about 1/3-inch thickness.
• Sprinkle pounded chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches, add chicken to skillet and sauté until lightly browned and cooked through, about 1- 1/2 minutes per side.
• Transfer chicken to plate; cover to keep warm.
• Add shallot to same skillet and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Pour in Madeira and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up any browned bits.
• Add cream; boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in hazelnuts.
• Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over chicken and serve.