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Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts Recipe

Juicy chicken breasts get a crunchy, flavorful makeover with this easy almond-crusted recipe! Perfectly pan-fried until golden brown and cooked through, then finished with a bright lemon-wine sauce. A quick weeknight dinner that's impressive enough for company.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 393.2 kcal
Protein 82g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts 92

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup whole almonds
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine

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How to Make Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts

  1. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  2. In a blender or food processor, finely grind 1 cup of whole almonds until they resemble coarse crumbs.
  3. In a shallow dish, combine the ground almonds, 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together 1 large egg white and 1 tablespoon of water until frothy.
  5. Dip each chicken breast into the egg white mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dredge in the almond mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Shake off any excess.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 7-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  7. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate to keep warm.
  8. Pour 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/4 cup dry white wine into the skillet. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or spatula to loosen any browned bits, creating a delicious pan sauce.
  9. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.
  10. Place the chicken breasts on serving plates. Spoon the lemon-wine sauce generously over each chicken breast.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

12g

Carbs

3g

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