Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts
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!
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | cup |
almonds
sliced, lightly toasted |
|
| 4 |
chicken breasts
halves, boneless, skinless |
*
|
|
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salt and black pepper
|
*
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| ¼ | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | large |
eggs
beaten with 2 tsp. water |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
melted |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoon |
basil
fresh, chopped, or 1/2 tsp dried |
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Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | ml |
almonds
sliced, lightly toasted |
|
| 4 | each |
chicken breasts
halves, boneless, skinless |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 59 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
beaten with 2 tsp. water |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
butter
melted |
|
| 5 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 7.5 | ml |
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℉ (220℃) 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.
