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Almond Chicken

This is a gluten-free version.  If you would like to use gluten, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the almonds with bread crumbs to add a little extra breading to the chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Almonds, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon Thyme, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 4 small Chicken breast

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.


  2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor.  Pulse until the almonds are chopped fairly small.

  3. Pour the almond mixture into a shallow bowl.

  4. Pour the beaten egg into a shallow bowl.

  5. Salt the front and back of each piece of chicken.

  6. Working with one piece at a time, dip the chicken in the egg and then coat with the almond mixture making sure to pat the mixture into the chicken.

  7. Place the chicken on a non-stick baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper.

  8. Drizzle or spray avocado oil over top of chicken to help make crispy.

  9. Bake for 22-25 minutes and remove from oven.

  10. Let rest for 3 minutes to let juices redistribute.

  11. Serve hot.