Prep & Bake Walnut-Crusted Chicken
Includes recyclable aluminum tray
- Milk
- Wheat
- Tree Nuts
- Eggs
Golden walnut-panko-crusted chicken is served here with a kale salad dotted with sweet pear and crunchy croutons. The creamy balsamic dressing creates perfect harmony between the crispy, juicy chicken and the tender greens, delivering on both taste and presentation in this 30-minute winner.
Ingredients
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Croutons
(Contains: Wheat, Milk)
1 tablespoon
Fry Seasoning
½ ounce
Walnuts
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
1 unit
Oven-Ready Tray
4 ounce
Kale
1 unit
Pear
12 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
3 ounce
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
(Contains: Eggs)
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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Using a heavy-bottomed pan or rolling pin, crush walnuts in their bag until finely ground.
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In a small bowl, combine walnuts, panko, half the Fry Seasoning (you’ll use the rest in the next step), a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Pat chicken* dry with paper towels and place in oven-ready tray. (For 4 servings, divide chicken between two trays.) Season all over with remaining Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Evenly spread tops of chicken with sour cream. Mound with panko mixture, pressing to adhere (no need to coat the undersides).
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Roast chicken on top rack (be sure your oven has preheated!) until browned and cooked through, 15-20 minutes. (For 4 servings, roast two trays side by side on top rack.)
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While chicken cooks, wash and dry produce.
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Remove and discard any large stems from kale; chop leaves into bite-size pieces. Quarter, core, and thinly slice pear.
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Place kale in a large bowl; season with a pinch of salt. Using your hands, massage kale (similar to how you would knead dough) until leaves are tender, 1 minute. TIP: Don’t skip this step—massaging helps the kale leaves wilt slightly, lending a tender (never fibrous!) texture.
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To bowl with kale, add pear, croutons, and as much dressing as you like. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
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Slice chicken crosswise.
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Divide chicken and salad between plates and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the savory, moist chicken, though some found the seasoning too strong or sour.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare with little cleanup, but some found removing kale stems time-consuming.
- Suggestions: Consider using less fry seasoning on the chicken and massaging kale thoroughly for better texture.
- Portions: A few found the meal small for two people; adding extra walnuts or toppings to the salad could help.
- Salad: The kale salad was a hit for some, while others preferred different greens or dressings.
