Description
Paprika Chicken with Olive Walnut Vinaigrette is a delightful dish that combines tender, smoky chicken with a zesty vinaigrette. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts seasoned with smoked paprika, paired with a rich dressing made from Kalamata olives and toasted walnuts. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is not only flavorful but also visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create a marinade. Coat chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place marinated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, whisk together olives, walnuts, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the vinaigrette.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for five minutes before slicing. Serve drizzled with vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg