ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Finely chop the almonds in a mini-chopper or food processor. Transfer the nuts to a shallow dish and stir in the paprika. Lightly whisk the egg whites in another shallow dish. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, letting the excess fall back into the dish. Then press both sides of the chicken into the nuts to coat. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set the crust.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place rack on a baking sheet.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the butter. Place the chicken smooth-side down in the pan and then raise the heat to medium-high. Cook turning once, until the nuts set and turn golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer meat to the prepared pan and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the sides of the chicken registers 160 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk the vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing. Add the salad greens and toss to coat evenly. Divide the salad evenly among 4 plates, top with the chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calorie, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Protein 46 grams
ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN
Finely chopped almonds make a crunchy coating for these juicy chicken breasts paired with a simple salad with sherry vinaigrette.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Put the almonds in a mini-chopper or food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow dish and stir in the pimenton. Lightly whisk the egg whites in another shallow dish. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Dip the chicken into the egg white and shake off any excess. Dredge the chicken in the almonds to coat. Place on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Set a wire rack on a baking sheet. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Place the chicken smooth-side down in the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, turning once, until a golden brown crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk together the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the salad greens and toss to coat. Divide the salad evenly among 4 plates and serve with a piece of chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calorie, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 105 milligrams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 50 grams
ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN
From Williams Sonoma's Cooking Basics. It uses boneless skinless chicken breasts and is quite delicious. It's a great dish for company. I used a little more almonds and parmesan cheese for the coating - it depends on the size of your chicken breasts. I also prefer more shallot and a little more wine.
Provided by Recipe Reader
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Combine the parmesan cheese and almonds in a flat dish.
- In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Dip each chicken piece into flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the beaten egg, then into the parmesan & almonds.
- Place chicken into hot pan and cook 2 minutes, until golden brown. Turn and cook 1-2 minutes on the other side.
- Transfer to a warm plate.
- Pour off excess oil from pan.
- Add shallots and parsley to pan and sauté over medium heat. Add wine, then gradually whisk in the remaining butter.
- Season with salt and pepper and spoon over chicken breasts. Squeeze a little lemon juice over each breast.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 scallions, chopped
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix together the ground almonds, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow dish.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip each cutlet in the beaten egg, then coat with the almond mixture, pressing firmly to ensure a good coating on all sides.
- Place the coated cutlets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- While the chicken is baking, make the scallion beurre blanc sauce by heating the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped scallions and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened.
- Add the white wine and simmer until reduced by half, around 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter until melted and emulsified into the sauce.
- Serve the chicken cutlets with a generous drizzle of the scallion beurre blanc sauce.
Health benefits
Almond crusted chicken cutlets with scallion beurre blanc is a relatively healthy and nutritious dish that has numerous health benefits. Here are some of the main health benefits associated with the key ingredients in this dish:- Chicken is an excellent source of protein, which is important for maintaining and repairing muscles, bones, and tissues. It also contains essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, iron, and zinc, which are important for maintaining good health.
- Almonds are rich in healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium. They are also considered to be antioxidant-rich, meaning they help to protect against cellular damage caused by free radicals.
- Scallions are low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K and vitamin C. They are also a good source of fiber and antioxidants, which can help to support healthy digestion and overall health.