Almond Crusted Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
327 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Almond Crusted Chicken
Description
This recipe uses finely processed dry roasted almonds combined with grated Parmesan cheese, onion powder, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful crust. Chicken cutlets are dipped in beaten egg and pressed into the almond mixture to adhere the crust evenly.
The coated chicken is placed on a greased baking rack and baked at a high temperature until cooked through and the almond crust is crisp and golden brown. The use of a rack allows heat circulation for even cooking and crisping.
The dish highlights the nutty flavor of almonds paired with savory Parmesan and spices, creating a crunchy exterior that contrasts with the tender chicken inside. It’s a straightforward recipe suitable for an oven-baked main course without frying.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond dry roasted, unsalted
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon parsley dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 pound chicken cutlet
- cooking spray as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450˚F. Place a baking rack on top of a rimmed sheet pan, then spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Scrape the almond crumbs into a shallow bowl, then mix in the Parmesan cheese, onion powder, paprika, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Place the egg in a separate shallow bowl and beat with a whisk. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then working with one cutlet at a time, dip in the egg. Let the excess egg drip off of the cutlet, then dip in the almond mixture, pressing the crumbs onto each side of the cutlet to ensure that they adhere. Place the coated cutlet on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
- Spray the chicken with more nonstick cooking spray, then bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking time, or until the cutlets are cooked through and the almond mixture is golden brown and crisp.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 261IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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