Baked Almond Crusted Chicken
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
492 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Almond Crusted Chicken
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This is the best almond crusted chicken recipe! The chicken breasts are so tender, and the almond crust is crispy and tasty. Plus, it’s really easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts about 5.5/ 155 g each, Note 1
- ½ cup parmesan freshly grated, 50 g, Note 2
- ½ cup ground almonds
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.4 chicken breasts
- Mix ground almonds and Parmesan on a large plate or in a large bowl.½ cup Parmesan/ 50 g + ½ cup ground almonds/ 50 g
- Melt the butter in a small pan. Add all the spices.3 tablespoons butter + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper + ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika +¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- Coat chicken breasts: Dredge the chicken through the butter mixture using tongs, then immediately coat each piece in the almond-cheese mixture.
- Bake almond chicken: Place the coated chicken into the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature measured with an instant-read thermometer reaches 165°F/ 74°C.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Chicken: If your chicken pieces are larger, please adjust the baking time accordingly and check regularly to avoid overcooking.
- Parmesan: If using pre-grated Parmesan, use only ⅓ cup. Freshly grated Parmesan is fluffier and has more volume.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
492kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
176mg
(59%)
Sodium
1124mg
(47%)
Potassium
1001mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
621IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
215mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1124mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1001mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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