Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/2 tsp. dried basil

Servings: persons

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
1/2 tsp. dried basil

1
With hands, lightly crush almonds into small pieces; reserve.
2
Lightly flatten chicken breasts.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Dredge chicken in flour.
5
Pat off excess flour.
6
Dip chicken in beaten egg.
7
Press each chicken breast in almonds, covering chicken well.
8
Place on buttered baking sheet.
9
Bake at 425F for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is just firm and no longer pink in center, and almonds are golden.
10
Meanwhile, combine butter, lemon juice and basil.
11
Drizzle over cooked chicken breasts.

398

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup sliced natural almonds, lightly toasted, 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut in half, Salt, Pepper, and more.

Yes, Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts 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.

Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts

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