Almond Crusted Catalan Chicken Recipe

Name: Almond Crusted Catalan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each chicken, whole cut-up, fryer, skinned; 1/4 cup mayonnaise, light; 3 cloves garlic finely minced; 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh; 2 teaspoons oranges peel, freshly grated; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon divided use; 3/4 teaspoon salt divided use; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided use; 1 cup bread crumbs, whole wheat fine dry or plain; 1/2 cup almonds sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 each chicken, whole cut-up, fryer, skinned
1/4 cup mayonnaise, light
3 cloves garlic finely minced
2 tablespoons orange juice fresh
2 teaspoons oranges peel, freshly grated
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon divided use
3/4 teaspoon salt divided use
1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided use
1 cup bread crumbs, whole wheat fine dry or plain
1/2 cup almonds sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil

1
In large mixing bowl, make marinade by mixing together mayonnaise, garlic, orange juice, orange peel, honey, 18 teaspoon of the cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
2
Add chicken, turning to coat.
3
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, occasionally spooning marinade over chicken.
4
In pie pan, mix together remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, breadcrumbs, almonds and olive oil.
5
Bake, stirring occasionally, in 350*F oven about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
6
Remove chicken from marinade and roll, one piece at a time, in breadcrumb mixture.
7
Place chicken in single layer in lightly greased shallow baking pan.
8
Bake in 350*F oven about 1 hour or until crisp and brown and fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each chicken, whole cut-up, fryer, skinned, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, light, 3 cloves garlic finely minced, 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh, and more.

Yes, Almond Crusted Catalan Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Almond Crusted Catalan Chicken

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