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The Best Almond Chicken Recipe

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Combine the first six ingredients (through the salt) in a food processor. Pulse until the almonds are chopped fairly small.
  3. Pour the almond mixture in a shallow bowl.
  4. Pour the beaten egg egg in a shallow bowl.
  5. Salt the front and back of each piece of chicken.
  6. 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.
  7. Place the chicken on a non-stick baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper.
  8. Drizzle olive oil over top of chicken to help make crispy.
  9. Bake for 22-25 minutes and remove from oven.
  10. Let rest for 3 minutes to let juices redistribute
  11. 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

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

% 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.