Almond-Crusted Chicken
November 5, 2008
Fast and Fresh, absolutely perfect for a weeknight, this Almond crusted chicken was fantastic!! I served it with fresh sauteed broccolli rabe and a spicey thai noodle salad, yummy yummy!!
First of all I was intrigued by the marinade; soy sauce, brandy, cornstarch, baking soda, and water. The chicken must of really liked the brandy because after the suggested marinade of 5 minutes there was not much liquid left in the bowl (so I would suggest not to let marinade any longer). I was also intrigued by the batter of cornstarch and eggs, it was a nice light and thick coating that pressed (and adhered) perfetly into the sliced almonds. Speaking of almonds, did you know that almonds are one of the most nutritious nuts out there, low in saturated fat and contain many other protecitve nutrients, click here to learn more about the benefits of almonds. My source for this almond crusted chicken was my monthly issue of Sunset magazine, and this recipe was created by Lynn Lloyd of Santa Cruz. Please enjoy!
If your interested in Almond Lovers Recipes click here.
- 3 boned, skinned chicken breast halves
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 5 tbsp. cornstarch, divided
- 1 tsp. brandy or water
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- Canola oil for frying
- 2 ½ cups sliced almonds
Trim fat from chicken breasts and cut each into 4 pieces. With a mallet, pound each between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to an even ¼ to ½ inch thick.
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.
In a 12-in. frying pan, heat a ½ inch oil over medium-high heat. Spread almonds 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 and serve.
Serves: 4
Total time: 30 minutes
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