Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts
by mario
SERVINGS
4 servings scale / convert
INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 cup sliced natural almonds, lightly toasted
2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut in half
Salt
Pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 egg beaten with
2 tsp. water
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp. lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried basil
INSTRUCTIONS
With hands, lightly crush almonds into small pieces; reserve. Lightly flatten chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour. Pat off excess flour. Dip chicken in beaten egg. Press each chicken breast in almonds, covering chicken well.
Place on buttered baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is just firm and no longer pink in center, and almonds are golden. Meanwhile, combine butter, lemon juice and basil. Drizzle over cooked chicken breasts.
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1 Recipe Reviews
irishcook
reviewed Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts
This is a simple dish and tastes great. I actually added some grated parmesan cheese and it worked well. Served with grilled aspargus -- and grilled sliced potatoes...umm umm! Thank you.
