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almond crusted chicken breasts

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

I adopted this orphan recipe. Poor thing--nobody wanted it, but it sounded so good I decided to give it a home in my kitchen! I am tweaking it just a wee bit to suit my preferences, but not much. I will make it this weekend and post pictures.

(1 rating)
yield 2 -4
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For almond crusted chicken breasts

  • 1 1/2 c
    almonds, toasted and sliced
  • 4
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1/4 c
    (1/2 stick) butter, melted
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    fresh basil leaves or 1/2 tsp. dried basil flakes

How To Make almond crusted chicken breasts

  • 1
    With hands, lightly crush almonds into small pieces; reserve.
  • 2
    Lightly flatten chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge chicken in flour and pat off the excess. Dip chicken in egg beaten with 2 teaspoons of water. Press each chicken breast in almonds, covering each piece well.
  • 3
    Place chicken breasts on a buttered baking sheet.
  • Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts
    4
    Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is done and almonds are golden.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice and basil.
  • 6
    Drizzle over cooked chicken breasts and serve.
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