Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts Recipe
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This easy to replicate recipe uses chicken breasts & toasted almonds that ends in roasted, crispy perfection. Recipe from page 258 of the Clean Slate Cookbook & Guide by the editors of Martha Stewart Living.
Author: Clean Slate Cookbook from the editors of Martha Stewart Living
Recipe type: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Healthy
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- Coarse salt & freshly ground pepper
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 to 5 oz each)
- Optional- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Pulse almonds, oil, garlic, & ½ teaspoon salt to a coarse paste in a food processor. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Rub almond paste all over chicken, dividing evenly.
- Roast chicken on a rimmed baking sheet until cooked through, about 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board & slice. Serve with lemon wedge.
Recipe by Home In High Heels at https://www.homeinhighheels.com/2015/02/almond-crusted-chicken-breasts-with-pesto-roasted-tomatoes-quinoa-recipe.html