The Best Almond Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 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
Description
The Best Almond Chicken Recipe involves coating chicken breasts with a blended mixture of almonds and aromatics including garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and thyme, along with salt. The almonds are pulsed until small but not finely ground, creating a crunchy crust when baked. Using beaten egg as the binder ensures the almond coating adheres well to the chicken.
Baking at 375°F with a drizzle of olive oil encourages a crisp, golden exterior while keeping the chicken moist inside. Resting the chicken after baking allows juices to redistribute for tender meat. This method offers a nutty, flavorful crust without traditional breadcrumbs.
This dish works well served hot alongside vegetables or salads. It caters to those seeking gluten-free options or a nut-based crust alternative for chicken.
If preferred, substituting a quarter cup of the almonds with breadcrumbs adds extra breading texture, as noted in the original recipe tips.
Ingredients
- 3/4-1 cup almonds , depending on the size of the chicken
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano dried
- ½ tsp thyme dried
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg , beaten
- 4 chicken breast 4 small or 2 large, halves
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
- For a bit more traditional breading texture, replace 1/4 cup of the almonds with breadcrumbs when making the coating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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