Almond Crusted Chicken Recipe

A lighter, crispy baked chicken entree, perfect for a weeknight dinner, featuring a simple almond meal crust.

Category Tags:

EntreeDinner

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, then lightly spray.

  2. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

  3. Process almonds in a food processor or blender until a medium to fine meal forms.

  4. In one shallow bowl, combine the almond meal, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, dried parsley, and dried oregano.

  5. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the egg with water.

  6. Dip each chicken cutlet first in the egg mixture, then in the almond mixture, pressing firmly to coat.

  7. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.

  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 F internally.

  9. Broil on high for 1 to 3 minutes until the crust slightly browns. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 539 kcal
Carbohydrate: 10 g
Cholesterol: 191 mg
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 63 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 774 mg
Sugar: 2 g
Fat: 28 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g