ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST

Almond-Crusted Chicken Breast image

Provided by Mirj2338

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 cups fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed

Steps:

To make the vinaigrette combine the juices in a small bowl.
Add the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and press the almonds on one side to form a crust.
Heat the canola oil in a hot pan, add the chicken and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until done.
Cook the spinach and 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette in a large pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, or until the spinach is just wilted.
Serve each chicken breast on a bed of spinach.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.5, Fat 53.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 142.5, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 30.6