Whole30 House Ranch Walnut-crusted Chicken Ingredients

CHICKEN1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts4 tbsp Whole30 House Ranch dressing2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp sea salt1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp garlic powderWALNUT CRUST1/4 cup chopped walnuts1 slice thick bacon cooked & crumbled3 med garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup fresh parsley minced2 tbsp Whole30 House Ranch Dressing1 tsp sea salt1/2 tsp black pepper

Garnishes

4 tbsp Whole30 House Ranch dressing2 sprigs fresh dill2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

Prepare your chicken marinade by adding the Whole30 House Ranch dressing, olive or avocado oil, sea salt, black pepper & garlic powder to a large plastic bag with a seal. Seal & rub together with your hands so until well combined.Add your chicken to the bag & seal. Place flat on the countertop so that the marinade is evenly coating the chicken. Marinate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.Add your walnut crust ingredients to a food processor & pulse until fine and crumbly, scraping the bowl as needed.Preheat your oven to 350 F.Place the chicken on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.Top each piece of chicken with the walnut crust, pressing it firm to stay in place.Rub some oil on a piece of aluminum foil and cover your chicken with the oiled side to prevent foil from sticking to your chicken.Bake in the oven until chicken is cooked through or reaches 165 F, about 35 minutes.Remove foil and return the baking sheet to the oven.Turn on broiler and allow the tops of the chicken to golden, about 1-2 minutes.Transfer chicken to a dish or cutting board to allow it to cool before serving.Garnish with Whole30 House Ranch dressing, minced dill and parsley.