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Almond-Crusted Chicken





Total Time
30 mins

Coat strips of chicken breast with sliced almonds for this almond-crusted chicken dinner that delivers great flavor and satisfying crunch.

Almond-crusted Chicken




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Dan Becker
 3 boned, skinned chicken breast halves
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 2 teaspoons soy sauce
 5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
 1 teaspoon brandy or water
 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
 2 large eggs
  Canola oil for frying
 2 1/2 cups sliced almonds
Step 1
1

Trim fat from chicken breasts and cut each into 4 pieces. With a mallet, pound each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to an even 1/4 to 1/2 in. thick.

Step 2
2

In a bowl, combine salt, soy sauce, 2 tbsp. cornstarch, the brandy, baking soda, and 2 tbsp. water. Add chicken and stir to coat. Let sit 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. In the same bowl, stir in remaining 3 tbsp. cornstarch and the eggs until well blended. Mix in chicken to coat.

Step 3
3

In a 12-in. frying pan, heat 1/2 in. oil over medium-high heat. Spread almonds on a cutting board. Press chicken into nuts, coating both sides evenly, then lay chicken in oil. Cook until browned, turning once, 4 to 8 minutes total. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 579Calories from Fat 64
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g64%

Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
Cholesterol 157mg53%
Sodium 718mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.