Almond-Crusted Chicken With Scallion Rice Recipe

Name: Almond-Crusted Chicken With Scallion Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice; 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; 2 tablespoons honey mustard; 2/3 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice
4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons honey mustard
2/3 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
Cooking spray
1/4 cup chopped green onions

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Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
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Prepare rice according to package directions; keep warm.
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Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
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Place flour in a zip-top plastic bag. Working with one piece at a time, add chicken to bag; seal and shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour. Repeat with remaining flour and chicken. Combine buttermilk and honey mustard in a shallow bowl. Combine almonds and breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture; dredge in almond mixture.
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Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over high heat. Add chicken; cook 1 minute. Turn chicken over. Wrap handle of pan with foil. Place pan in oven; bake at 450u00b0 for 9 minutes or until chicken is done. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and green onions to rice; serve with chicken.
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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 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice, 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Almond-Crusted Chicken With Scallion Rice 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 With Scallion Rice

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