ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS
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.
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
- 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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