Chicken With Avocado and Nut Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Avocado and Nut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin avocado oil; ¼ cup avocado, diced; ¼ cup walnuts, chopped (or other nuts if preferred); 1 medium lemon, juice of; ½ cup heavy cream or ½ cup whipping cream; 1 cup chicken stock; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup flour; fresh parsley, chopped; 4 boneless chicken breast halves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin avocado oil
¼ cup avocado, diced
¼ cup walnuts, chopped (or other nuts if preferred)
1 medium lemon, juice of
½ cup heavy cream or ½ cup whipping cream
1 cup chicken stock
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
fresh parsley, chopped
4 boneless chicken breast halves

1
Preheat oven to 250C/480F Remove skin from chicken, place breasts in cling wrap and tenderize with a meat mallet.
2
Mix flour, paprika and pepper in a larger plastic bag, then add chicken breasts and shake until well coated.
3
Melt butter with avocado oil in a pan over a medium heat.
4
Cook chicken breasts through until golden (around 7-8 minutes), then place in an ovenproof dish and cover with foil to keep warm in the oven.
5
Soak the diced avocado pieces in lemon juice.
6
Cook walnuts in the remaining butter and avocado oil in the pan, stir until crisp and brown.
7
Drain pan and pour in chicken stock, bringing to boil over high heat and cook for 4-5 minutes.
8
Stir in cream, bring to boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
9
Take avocado pieces from the lemon juice and stir in sauce for 1 minute.
10
To serve, ladle sauce over chicken breasts, garnish with parsley.

566

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin avocado oil, ¼ cup avocado, diced, ¼ cup walnuts, chopped (or other nuts if preferred), 1 medium lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Avocado and Nut Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Avocado and Nut Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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