Hello there! Are you looking for a healthy and flavorful dinner recipe that is both easy to make and satisfying to eat? Look no further! I have the perfect dish for you - Baked Almond Chicken. This recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with a crunchy almond coating that is sure to delight your taste buds. Baking the chicken in the oven not only makes it healthier than traditional fried chicken, but it also creates a delicious and crispy texture that will have you coming back for more.
Cooking time : 25 - 30 Minutes
Servings: 4 - 6
Ingredients:
- Chicken breast tenderloins - 2 pounds
- Organic eggs - 4
- Almond meal - 1-1/2 cups
- Chili powder - 2 tablespoons
- Italian seasoning - 2 tablespoons
- Onion powder - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder - 1 tablespoon
- Cayenne pepper - 2 teaspoons
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Directions:
- Start preheating the oven to 400°F.
- Grab a large baking dish and give it a quick spray of oil to grease it.
- On a flat plate, mix together the chili powder, almond meal, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to create the dry coating.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until they're fully combined.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the eggs and then into the dry ingredients, making sure they're well coated.
- Place the coated chicken pieces in the baking dish and put it in the oven to bake for 25 minutes.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, take it out of the oven and serve. Enjoy!