Almond Fried Chicken with Roasted Kale and Apples Recipe

Name: Almond Fried Chicken with Roasted Kale and Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large bunch kale, stems removed, leaves cut into 2-to-3-inch pieces; 2 apples, cut into thin wedges; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup almond butter; 1/3 cup milk; 1 tablespoon honey; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 11/2 pounds); All-purpose flour, for dredging; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 large bunch kale, stems removed, leaves cut into 2-to-3-inch pieces
2 apples, cut into thin wedges
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
Kosher salt
1/2 cup almond butter
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 11/2 pounds)
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the kale and apples on a baking sheet with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
2
Roast, stirring occasionally,until the apples are tender and the kale is crisp, about 20 minutes.
3
Whisk the almond butter with the milk, honey and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
4
Dredge the chicken in flour, coat with the almond butter mixture, then roll in the panko.
5
Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Pan-fry the chicken, adjusting the heat as necessary to keep it from burning, until crispy and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
7
Serve with the roasted kale and apples and a squeeze of lemon.
8
Photograph by Con Poulos

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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 large bunch kale, stems removed, leaves cut into 2-to-3-inch pieces, 2 apples, cut into thin wedges, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Almond Fried Chicken with Roasted Kale and Apples 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 Fried Chicken with Roasted Kale and Apples

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