Main Course

Almond Crusted Chicken

Name: Almond Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 porsjoner
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 600 g chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch thick cutlets; 1 kopp almond flour; 2 stk. egg beaten; 1 ts garlic powder; 0,5 ts onion powder; 0,5 ts dried oregano; 0,5 ts paprika; 0,75 ts salt; 0,25 ts black pepper freshly ground; 2 ss avocado oil

This paleo-friendly almond crusted chicken features tender chicken breast coated in a crunchy almond and herb mixture. Pan-fried to golden perfection, it's a delicious and healthy main course.

En original oppskrift av Forkin

Total tid: 40 min
Porsjoner: 4
Vanskelighetsgrad: Middels
Per porsjon: 533 kcal

Glutenfri

Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde egg, nøtter og trenøtter. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.

Forberedelser

Ingredienser

600 gchicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch thick cutlets
1 koppalmond flour
2 stk.egg, beaten
1 tsgarlic powder
0,5 tsonion powder
0,5 tsdried oregano
0,5 tspaprika
0,75 tssalt
0,25 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
2 ssavocado oil

Utstyr

tongs · shallow dish · wire rack · whisk · large non-stick skillet

Fremgangsmåte

Trinn for trinn

1
If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets, about 1/2-inch thick. You should have 4-.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: Pounding the chicken slightly can also help tenderize it and ensure even cooking.
2
In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs until well combined.
Omtrent 1 min
3
In another shallow dish, combine the almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to mix the spices evenly.
Omtrent 2 min
4
Dip each chicken cutlet into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
5
Transfer the egg-dipped chicken to the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure the flour adheres to all sides. Set the crusted chicken aside on a clean plate.
Omtrent 10 min
Kokkens tips: Make sure the chicken is fully coated for a crispy crust.
6
Heat avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking before adding the chicken.
7
Carefully place the crusted chicken cutlets into the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
8
Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Omtrent 16 min
Kokkens tips: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning the almond crust.
9
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place on a wire rack to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: Resting helps keep the chicken juicy.

Per porsjon

Næringsinnhold

78%Poengsum

Kalorier: 533,1kcal
Protein: 56,5g
Karbohydrater: 8,3g
Fett: 30,8g
Fiber: 3,4g
Sukker: 1,9g

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Hold den god

Oppbevaring

Store leftover almond crusted chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Oppvarming

Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until warmed through.