Description
This Paprika Chicken with Olive Walnut Vinaigrette recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a healthy dinner. The combination of smoked paprika-seasoned chicken paired with a tangy olive walnut vinaigrette is a Mediterranean-inspired delight.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Paprika Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Olive Walnut Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup pitted green olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Bake the chicken: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together olives, walnuts, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Serve: Once the chicken is cooked, slice and drizzle with the olive walnut vinaigrette before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the paprika mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- Toast walnuts carefully to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vinaigrette
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 580 milligrams
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 4 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
