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Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts Recipe

Crispy, flavorful almond-crusted chicken breasts baked to perfection! This easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a crunchy almond crust and finished with a zesty lemon-basil butter sauce. A delicious and satisfying meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 478.1 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 4.0 (8 Reviews)
Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts 89

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Ingredients for Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts

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How to Make Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Lightly crush 1 cup of almonds with your hands. Leave some larger pieces for texture.
  3. Place chicken breasts (about 4, 6 ounces each) between two pieces of plastic wrap and flatten to 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  4. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Dredge in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  5. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons of water.
  6. Dip each chicken breast in the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
  7. Press crushed almonds firmly onto each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
  8. Butter a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  9. Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  10. While chicken is baking, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil. Stir to combine.
  11. Drizzle the lemon-basil butter sauce over the cooked chicken breasts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

47g

Carbs

4g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Main Dish Fruit Poultry American Oven Easy Beginner Cook Dinner Party Kid Friendly Nuts Chicken Dietary Low Sodium High Protein Low Carb Inexpensive High In Something Low In Something Meat Chicken Breasts Equipment