ALMOND-CRUSTED CATALAN CHICKEN

Almond-Crusted Catalan Chicken image

Provided by Mirj2338

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cut-up broiler-fryer chicken, skinned
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange rind
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup fine dry plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, make marinade by mixing together the mayonnaise, garlic, orange juice, orange peel, honey, 1/8 teaspoon of the cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
Add the chicken, turning to coat.
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, occasionally spooning marinade over chicken.
In a pie pan, mix together the remaining cinnamon, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, almonds and olive oil.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and roll, one piece at a time, in breadcrumb mixture.
Place the chicken in single layer in a lightly greased shallow baking pan.
Bake in a 350°F oven about 1 hour or until crisp and brown and fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.