The Best Almond Chicken Recipe
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4.7
150 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Best Almond Chicken Recipe
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The best almond chicken recipe ever! Almond crusted chicken that's crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside! Delicious enough that both kids and adults will love it!
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Ingredients
- 3/4-1 cup almonds , depending on the size of the chicken
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg , beaten
- 4 chicken breast halves 4 small or 2 large
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine the first six ingredients (through the salt) in a food processor. Pulse until the almonds are chopped fairly small.
- Pour the almond mixture in a shallow bowl.
- Pour the beaten egg egg in a shallow bowl.
- Salt the front and back of each piece of chicken.
- Working with one piece at a time, dip the chicken in the egg and then coat with the almond mixture making sure to pat the mixture into the chicken.
- Place the chicken on a non-stick baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over top of chicken to help make crispy.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes and remove from oven.
- Let rest for 3 minutes to let juices redistribute
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This is the gluten-free version. If you would like to make this a breaded almond chicken, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the almonds with bread crumbs to add a little extra breading to the chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
438mg
(18%)
Potassium
631mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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