Almond Crusted Chicken

Almond Crusted Chicken is a healthier variant of chicken strips or wings that are covered in ground almonds and spices before being roasted until crisp. Almond-coated chicken or almond flour fried chicken are two more names for this dish. It is a low-carb and keto-friendly meal. It is a nutritious take on chicken wings covered in ground almonds and spices before being roasted until crispy. 

This preparation for almond chicken is simple to prepare and ideal for those wanting to try something different. The almond-coated chicken is crispy on the exterior and soft on the inside. It is also suitable for any diet. Chicken tenders, wings, nuggets, and pretty much any other chicken that has been covered with a crispy coating. Without being fried or breaded, this almond chicken offers you the best of everything. It is cooked to perfection after being coated with a crispy almond spice combination.

Nutritional Facts

• 185 calories
• 26 grams of protein
• 4.4 gm of carbohydrates
• 1.3 gm of dietary fiber
• 0.3 grams of sugars
• 6.6 grams of fat
•  62.7 milligrams of cholesterol
• 30.4 milligrams of calcium

The Ingredient List For Almond Crusted Chicken

• Four skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (total weight: 1 to 1-1/4 pound)
• One moderately beaten egg
• Buttermilk (about two tablespoons)
• Half cup of almonds, finely chopped
• Half cup of panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) or finely chopped dry bread crumbs
• One teaspoon of salt
• Two tablespoons of snipped fresh rosemary
• One tablespoon of canola or peanut oil
• One chopped parsley or other seasonings
• Half teaspoon of salt
• 8 cups fresh of spinach leaves
• Black pepper, freshly ground paprika
• Mint leaves, fresh (optional)

Recipe Directions for Almond Crusted Chicken

• Step1- In a mini chopper or food processor, finely chop the almonds. Add the paprika to the nuts in a shallow dish. In a separate shallow bowl, carefully whisk the egg whites.
• Step 2- Sprinkle some salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken after patting it dry. Allow the extra egg to drip back into the plate after dipping each piece of chicken in it.
• Step 3- The chicken should then be pressed into the nuts on both sides to coat them. To set the crust, place it on a baking sheet, cover it, and chill for at least 20 minutes.
• Step 4-  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). On a baking sheet, place the rack.
• Step 5- Add one tablespoon of oil or some butter to a medium frying pan over medium-low heat. 
• Step 6- Raise the heat to medium-high and place the chicken smooth-side down in the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning once until the nuts are golden brown and set. 
• Step 7- Cook for 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken’s sides reads 160 degrees F.
• Step 8- Mix the vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste in a medium mixing bowl. To create a smooth dressing: Drizzle in the remaining three tablespoons of olive oil in a steady stream, beginning with a few drops and working your way up. Toss in the salad leaves to evenly coat them with the dressing. Serve by dividing the salad among four dishes and topping it with the chicken.

How to Serve

Serve this dish with honey mustard dip. All you need to prepare this easy dip is some organic honey, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, white distilled vinegar, and pepper powder. Add all the ingredients in one bowl and whisk all ingredients until you have a smooth paste. It tastes delicious, and it is appropriate for almond-crusted chicken. This dip will enhance the flavors of the chicken, giving it a blend of more nutty flavors.

Favorable Dip with  almond-crusted chicken

Another most popular dip with almond-crusted chicken is yogurt herb dip. It is very easy to make without any hassle. This dip requires only a few ingredients.  

Now let us see how to make this delicious dip for our almond-crusted chicken.

Ingredients needed

• Greek yogurt
• Mayonnaise
• Herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or tarragon.

What you need to do is to chop all the herbs finely. You will need salt and white pepper. Add mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to one bowl and mix it until a smooth paste. Add salt and white pepper according to the taste and at last all the finely chopped herbs and give it a good stir so that all the herbs are entirely coated in the mixture. Make this dip fresh because the taste of all the herbs will give the chicken a delicious flavor.

Because you cannot simply eat almond chicken by itself, here are some delicious paleo side dishes to go with it. You can always go with a simplistic side dish like mac and cheese, fruit spinach quiche, cauliflower risotto, or any of these delectable options.