Almond Crusted Catalan Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Crusted Catalan Chicken

• Broiler Fryer Chicken
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Orange Juice
• Orange Rind
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (1/8 tsp for marinade, 1/4 tsp for crust)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (1/4 tsp for marinade, 1/4 tsp for crust)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1/4 tsp for marinade, 1/4 tsp for crust)
• Plain Breadcrumbs
• Sliced Almonds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

How to Make Almond Crusted Catalan Chicken

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, occasionally spooning the marinade over the chicken to maintain even flavor.
4. In a shallow pie pan, combine 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup matzah meal (or breadcrumbs), 1/2 cup slivered almonds, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix well.
5. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Roll each chicken piece in the almond-matzah meal mixture, pressing gently to ensure it adheres.
6. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in a lightly greased shallow baking pan.
7. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and a fork inserted into the thickest part meets with little resistance.
8. Serve immediately with basmati rice and a fresh green salad.