This homemade chicken pate with walnuts is silky, savory, and endlessly spreadable — a make-ahead appetizer that tastes like it came from a French bistro. Toasted walnuts add richness and depth, while a simple blend of chicken, onion, and garlic keeps it light and wholesome. If you enjoy make-ahead chicken dishes, you will also love our Chicken Salad with Croutons and Warm Eggplant and Chicken Salad with Walnuts.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10.5 oz) chicken fillet
- 100 g (3.5 oz) walnuts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Water or cooking broth, as needed
Instructions
- Boil the chicken fillet until cooked through.
- Stew the onion and garlic with a splash of water until soft.
- Blend everything until smooth, gradually adding water or broth to reach your desired pate consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper and chill before serving.
Tips
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for 3–4 minutes before blending — it deepens their flavor and makes the pate taste richer.
- For an extra-silky texture, pass the blended pate through a fine-mesh sieve before chilling.
- Serve with toasted baguette, crackers, or crisp vegetable sticks. For more appetizer inspiration, browse the ideas at Allrecipes.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 170 kcal, protein 15 g, fat 11 g, carbs 2 g.