Almond crusted chicken

[DiorGirl]

making this in a little while- ill post pics when its done

1 cup almonds
1 1/2 teaspoons Spanish pimenton or paprika
2 large eggs whites
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted



chop the almonds in a mini-chopper or food processor. Transfer the nuts to a shallow dish and stir in the paprika. Lightly whisk the egg whites in another shallow dish. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, letting the excess fall back into the dish. Then press both sides of the chicken into the nuts to coat. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set the crust.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place rack on a baking sheet.

Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the butter. Place the chicken smooth-side down in the pan and then raise the heat to medium-high. Cook turning once, until the nuts set and turn golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer meat to the prepared pan and bake about 20 minutes.

[Toni Bunz]

saw something similar on a rachel ray episode. looked really good :agree

[DiorGirl]

saw something similar on a rachel ray episode. looked really good :agree

hmm i dont watch rachel ray.
its in the oven now. it was a quick 5 minute meal

[Toni Bunz]

she put parsley in with the almonds and a tiny bit of breadcrumbs

she fried the cutlets on the both sides and finished them off in the oven.

your way sounds much healthier. I'm gonna try this one night :agree

[DiorGirl]

doone, but i wont work on the presentation till later

[just jess]

i think im gonna make this tonight :rubhands
i have almonds laying around, and chicken tenders.

i have some mushrooms at home too, im gonna make some balsamic mushrooms to serve it with.

[Greyho]

i think im gonna make this tonight :rubhands
i have almonds laying around, and chicken tenders.

i have some mushrooms at home too, im gonna make some balsamic mushrooms to serve it with.


You sold me on this. I am going to make it too. :agree


I will take pics.

[Greyho]

P.S. Is it ok if I use regular salt instead of Kosher salt?

[just jess]

im gonna take pics too...the PRESENTATION WAR IS ON!!!

[just jess]

P.S. Is it ok if I use regular salt instead of Kosher salt?

you are not jewish so its ok

[just jess]

i can see it now my mushrooms are going to look like doo doo

[DiorGirl]

i think im gonna make this tonight :rubhands
i have almonds laying around, and chicken tenders.

i have some mushrooms at home too, im gonna make some balsamic mushrooms to serve it with.
Sounds great. Plus its healthy. U may just wanna sprinkle some adobo on it. I didn't but I rarely use salt

[blondie]

just say no to mushrooms

[Greyho]

im gonna take pics too...the PRESENTATION WAR IS ON!!!

:rubhands

[just jess]

Sounds great. Plus its healthy. U may just wanna sprinkle some adobo on it. I didn't but I rarely use salt

:agree

i have unsalted almonds, so im gonna add a little salt to them, not go overboard

shannon you would be so proud of my healthiness lately :shuffle

[Greyho]

:agree

i have unsalted almonds, so im gonna add a little salt to them, not go overboard

shannon you would be so proud of my healthiness lately :shuffle

Everyone who loves you is proud of you, and your healthiness my :heart

[Mothahen]

:agree

i have unsalted almonds, so im gonna add a little salt to them, not go overboard

shannon you would be so proud of my healthiness lately :shuffle

In the words of Billy Crystal....YOU LOOK MARVELOUS....:heart

[just jess]

i love you trashbags :heart

[DiorGirl]

:agree

i have unsalted almonds, so im gonna add a little salt to them, not go overboard

shannon you would be so proud of my healthiness lately :shuffle

Good for you! Hiw great do you feel too? Eventually this will become a lifestyle for you- nit a diet.

[just jess]

i feel great :) im still need to make some tweaks to clean up what i eat a bit more, but im gettin there. the good thing is is that im actually doing something about it and ive gotten back to the gym too. I'm trying not to totally limit myself though bc i dont want to freak myself and get off track completely. But i am definitely seeing results, so thats motivating me to go for it even more :)

[DiorGirl]

im gonna take pics too...the PRESENTATION WAR IS ON!!!
For a nice presentation I'd lay it on some mesculine lettuce and drizzle some vinegar over it

[blondie]

does this mean no rabs? :shuffle



:whatnow

[just jess]

does this mean no rabs? :shuffle



:whatnow

i have to pre-plan my one cheat meal so we can rab it up :shuffle

[just jess]

made this tonight, came out great...i made a few edits--i added cayenne pepper and nutmeg to the almonds and it was awesome...and i didnt pan fry them, well bc i forgot LOL and they still came out good. Next time im going to make a hommade honey mustard to go with them :agree and serve over a bed of greens

[just jess]

oh yeah, and no pix ..woops :chuckle

[DiorGirl]

made this tonight, came out great...i made a few edits--i added cayenne pepper and nutmeg to the almonds and it was awesome...and i didnt pan fry them, well bc i forgot LOL and they still came out good. Next time im going to make a hommade honey mustard to go with them :agree and serve over a bed of greens

funny u said u forgot to fry them in the pan..bc yesterday when i made them..i forgot too!!! hahha
mine still came good as well. fryinh them for the few minutes makes the nuts stick better and def adds alittle more taste t it.

i served mine last night on mesculine letteuce w slivers of strawberrys, a few (like 4) sugar coated sauted nuts, then i drizzled vinegar over the whole plate

glad u liked it:yipee

[Greyho]

I made the cutlets last night as well, along with some baked sweet potato slices. I used egg beaters to dip the chicken, and then coated them with a mixture of crushed almonds, paprika, and a teeny bit of nutmeg. I baked them for 20 mins, then threw them in some smart balance oil.

For the potatoes, I used a mandoline slicer to cut them into crinkle cuts, and threw them into a zip lock bag with 1/4 cup of smart balance oil, and Splenda brown sugar. I tossed them around, and laid them on to a cookie sheet.

For a veggie, I steamed some Trader Joes French cut string beans, and added a little garlic.



Everything came out amazing!!!

:agree


Not much presentation, and don't mind the bottle of Tide on the kitchen table. :chuckle


And a gratuitous dog pic :chuckle

[Mothahen]

DAYUM Kris that looks :aroused

And look at your babies all cuddly :heart

[DiorGirl]

I made the cutlets last night as well, along with some baked sweet potato slices. I used egg beaters to dip the chicken, and then coated them with a mixture of crushed almonds, paprika, and a teeny bit of nutmeg. I baked them for 20 mins, then threw them in some smart balance oil.

For the potatoes, I used a mandoline slicer to cut them into crinkle cuts, and threw them into a zip lock bag with 1/4 cup of smart balance oil, and Splenda brown sugar. I tossed them around, and laid them on to a cookie sheet.

For a veggie, I steamed some Trader Joes French cut string beans, and added a little garlic.



Everything came out amazing!!!

:agree


Not much present \u ation, and don't mind the bottle of Tide on the kitchen table. :chuckle


And a gratuitous dog pic :chuckle

forget the food. look at the pups! i in luv.

but good, im glad u enjoyed the recipe

[just jess]

i want your sweet taters they look :spitfall

ps..i cant beleive we both were inspired to add nutmeg :suspicion

[Greyho]

i want your sweet taters they look :spitfall

ps..i cant beleive we both were inspired to add nutmeg :suspicion



Right? :cylon

[antknee]

looks damn good!

[antknee]

btw i saw on tv somewhere crusting chicken cutlets w/ crushed up doritos. Looked good as hell.

[DiorGirl]

btw i saw on tv somewhere crusting chicken cutlets w/ crushed up doritos. Looked good as hell.

its probably great. i make chicken w crushed tostidos and its great

[MuzikIsMyLifeee]

Everything looks great! Except for the soda :tisktisk

[Greyho]

Everything looks great! Except for the soda :tisktisk

I know, but sometimes I just crave soda. We usually drink water or seltzer :agree

[MuzikIsMyLifeee]

I know, but sometimes I just crave soda. We usually drink water or seltzer :agree

I don't drink soda...
Unless it's in my drink...Like a splash of Gingerale :keke

I drink ALOT of Green Tea :heart

[Mothahen]

Made this last night w/sauteed green beans and brown rice I :heart it

[Toni Bunz]

ok, now i'm def gonna have to make this recipe :keke

everyones looks amazing

[Mothahen]

ok, now i'm def gonna have to make this recipe :keke

everyones looks amazing

Mine was so good even Mr. T loved it :ROTFL

[Toni Bunz]

:lol

I had to do a double take on that.....

[just jess]

its def a great alternative to chicken cutlets, which i crave all of the time :grumble
do it toni, do it do it

[Mothahen]

Made this last night w/sauteed green beans and brown rice I :heart it

:ROTFL

I am still dying over Mr. T....damn I am good :lol

[DiorGirl]

Made this last night w/sauteed green beans and brown rice I :heart it

im confused
what does mr t have to do w this

[DiorGirl]

i gring many things and coat chicken with it. many times i do 2 things
nuts
coconut
tortilla chips
sundried tomatoes
cornflakes
cheese

[Mothahen]

im confused
what does mr t have to do w this

I dont know i took the pic and downloaded and there he was :shrugger

[just jess]

thats so weird that mr t is therej dfgjd wtf

[Mothahen]

thats so weird that mr t is therej dfgjd wtf

I pity the fool who drops their leftovers :disgusted

[just jess]

:pullhair
its ok i ate it. fdghs

[Toni Bunz]

Bought sliced almonds & paprika yesterday :rubhands Def making this this week.

[DiorGirl]

Bought sliced almonds & paprika yesterday :rubhands Def making this this week.

I'm going ti make again this or next week w coconut flakes and pecans

[Toni Bunz]

in the oven as we speak.
I added some fresh flat leaf parsley to the almonds before I put them in the blender (dont have a food processor), added salt, pepper, paprika and some grated romano cheese (a small amount) to the almond mixture.