Spiced Almond-Crusted Chicken Recipe

Name: Spiced Almond-Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole almond; ½ cup sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (lightly pounded); 2 egg whites; 1 tablespoon water; ¼ cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 cup whole almond
½ cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (lightly pounded)
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup vegetable oil

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Spiced almond coating:
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Place almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant.
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Transfer to a small bowl.
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In same skillet, add sesame seeds and toast until golden brown.
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Transfer to bowl.
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Add coriander and cumin seeds to skillet and toast briefly until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
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Transfer coriander and cumin to a food processor.
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Add almonds, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, and thyme, and pulse until finely ground, being careful not to overprocess to a paste.
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Transfer to a shallow dish.
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To prepare:.
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In a shallow dish, whisk together egg whites and 1 tablespoon water until slightly foamy.
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Place oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Dip chicken, one piece at a time, in the egg whites, allowing excess to drip off, then place in spiced almond mixture, completely coating both sides.
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Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden brown, turning once, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
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Using a wide spatula, remove chicken to a plate lined with paper towels, taking care not to disturb coating.

1000

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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 cup whole almond, ½ cup sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Spiced Almond-Crusted 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.

Spiced Almond-Crusted Chicken

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