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Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts

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This succulent chicken dish is made with toasted almonds, fresh basil and a bit of lemon juice.

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30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

486 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

Ingredients

1 1/2	cup	almonds	sliced, lightly toasted
4	each	chicken breasts	halves, boneless, skinless
1	x	salt and black pepper
1/4	cup	flour, all-purpose
1	each	egg	beaten with 2 tsp. water
1/4	cup	butter	melted
1	teaspoon	lemon juice
1 1/2	teaspoon	basil	fresh, chopped, or 1/2 tsp dried

Directions

With hands, lightly crush almonds into small pieces; reserve.

Lightly flatten chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper.

Dredge chicken in flour. Pat off excess flour. Dip chicken in beaten egg.

Press each chicken breast in almonds, covering chicken well.

Place on buttered baking sheet.

Bake at 425 for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is just firm and almonds are golden.

Meanwhile, combine butter, lemon juice, and basil.

Drizzle over cooked chicken breasts.

Reviews

Delicious, easy to make, & inexpensive.
over 3 years ago by lawplace

my husband and i really enjoyed this recipe. i am not a very good cook- but these instructions were really easy to follow! try it!
over 4 years ago by kristenhwilliams

A superb and easy-to-follow recipe. The directions for reducing the chicken drippings to a sauce were clear, and the sauce that I made was better than anything I've ever made. Part of the reason for the success, I think, was the very thick-bottomed frying pan that I used, a new pan for me. But the recipe was the biggest ingredient. It was a superb dish!
over 5 years ago by HaltonGarth

Turned out very well. My 12 year old liked it, and my 4 year old, though apprehensive, ate it without complaint. I removed the crust and fed it to our 11 month old too.
over 5 years ago by Tiggertheterrible

Did not go so well with the kids but my wife and I really liked it.
over 8 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 155g

Amount per Serving

Calories 486 62% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.0g	51%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	49%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 161mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 13.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	17%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 36.0g	73%

Vitamin A	9%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	11%		Iron	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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