Matzo Meal-Crusted Chicken with Haroset Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Crispy chicken breasts coated in toasted matzo meal and baked with a sweet and spiced haroset glaze, perfect for a Passover dinner. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, matzo meal, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cups matzo meal
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 large, beaten eggs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, peeled and finely chopped apple
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow dish, combine 1 1/2 cups matzo meal, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp paprika.
2. Step 2: Dip each of the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into 2 beaten eggs, then dredge thoroughly in the matzo meal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the haroset glaze by mixing 1 small peeled and finely chopped apple, 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger in a bowl.
5. Step 5: Spoon the haroset glaze evenly over the browned chicken breasts in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and glaze is bubbly.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with any remaining glaze spooned on top.