Almond crusted chicken with a strawberry balsamic sauce is a delightful dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of almonds, strawberries, and balsamic vinegar. The chicken is coated in a crispy almond crust and then baked until tender and juicy. The strawberry balsamic sauce is made with fresh strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey. It pairs perfectly with the chicken and adds a burst of flavor to each bite. This dish is sure to impress your family and friends, and it's easy to make too!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ALMOND CHICKEN & STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC SAUCE
Crispy chicken with a sweet-tart sauce is served alongside wilted spinach for this special meal. I created the recipe many years ago for a contest, and it won the grand prize! It's easy to make and comes off as very elegant. -Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, almonds, salt and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and turn to coat. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, cook shallots in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the broth, preserves, vinegar and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes or until thickened., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Drain; serve with chicken and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Finely 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 until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the sides of the chicken registers 160 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk the vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing. Add the salad greens and toss to coat evenly. Divide the salad evenly among 4 plates, top with the chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calorie, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Protein 46 grams
ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN
Chicken breasts with a crunchy breadcrumb-and-almond-sliver coating are a light and satisfying springtime entree. Serve them with Orzo with Peas and Mint and Romaine Salad with Prosciutto Crisps.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, season bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a small bowl with 2 teaspoons water, and beat lightly. Dip chicken in egg, wiping away excess with your fingers, and dip in bread-crumb mixture. Dredge until lightly coated. Dip in egg again, and coat thoroughly with almonds.
- Heat butter and oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until nicely browned, about 3 minutes, and turn over. Cook 1 minute more; then transfer pan to oven, and bake until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN
From Williams Sonoma's Cooking Basics. It uses boneless skinless chicken breasts and is quite delicious. It's a great dish for company. I used a little more almonds and parmesan cheese for the coating - it depends on the size of your chicken breasts. I also prefer more shallot and a little more wine.
Provided by Recipe Reader
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Combine the parmesan cheese and almonds in a flat dish.
- In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Dip each chicken piece into flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the beaten egg, then into the parmesan & almonds.
- Place chicken into hot pan and cook 2 minutes, until golden brown. Turn and cook 1-2 minutes on the other side.
- Transfer to a warm plate.
- Pour off excess oil from pan.
- Add shallots and parsley to pan and sauté over medium heat. Add wine, then gradually whisk in the remaining butter.
- Season with salt and pepper and spoon over chicken breasts. Squeeze a little lemon juice over each breast.
ALMOND CRANBERRY CHICKEN
The Test Kitchen adds seasonal flair to everyday chicken with this flavorful sauce that showcases fresh cranberries. It's a snap to prepare on the stovetop. TIP: Round out the meal deliciously with side dishes of steamed broccoli and buttered couscous.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and cayenne; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the cranberries, water, brown sugar, vinegar and orange zest. Bring to a boil; cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH A STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SAUCE
Almonds are loaded with good fats that keep you full longer and are bursting with vitamin E, an antioxidant that bolsters the immune system. The combination of the tender and crunchy almond crust combined with a savory strawberry sauce is definitely a winner! A subtle hint of balsamic vinegar adds a nice extra layer of flavor.
Provided by Cheese Please
Categories High Protein
Time 40m
Yield 4 pieces, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the over to 350. In a food processor, process almonds for 1-2 minutes to a chunky bread crumb consistency. Set aside.
- Lightly pound chicken breast into 1/2" - 1" pieces. The easiest way to do this is to cover the chicken breast with saran wrap using the smooth side of a kitchen mallet.
- Dip chicken into a bowl containing the egg white, followed by dipping the chicken into the almond mixture. Coat each chicken breast with almond crumbs on each side. Place is a glass baking dish. Bake chicken for 30-35 minutes.
- For the strawberry sauce, combine the strawberries, sugar, and balsamic in a food processor. Place strawberry mixture in a stove top pan and add chicken broth, cornstarch and rosemary. Bring to a low boil and then reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top tender chicken breasts with the strawberry balsamic sauce and garnish with extra fresh rosemary. Bon Appetit!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 234, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 30
STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC CHICKEN
Savory, sweet and simply divine. This stunning dish marries two amazing flavors in an amazing way, for easy but high-class food. Best when marinated for up to 24 hours in the fridge, but this recipe is designed for only an hour.
Provided by CHEFSINGLEDAD
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, sugar, pepper, cinnamon and salt. Place chicken breast halves in a shallow baking dish, and pour the sauce over them. Refrigerate for 1 hour, turning chicken over half way through.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scrape the marinade off of the chicken breasts, and place them into the hot oil. Quickly brown the chicken on both sides, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let rest for 3 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, transfer the marinade to a saucepan. Bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Remove stems from strawberries, and slice thinly so they will fan nicely. Set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts on the diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place on serving plates, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the marinade over each chicken breast, and fan one sliced strawberry over the top. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh mint and parsley. If you really love balsamic vinegar, finish the dish off with an artful drizzle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 666.6 mg, Sugar 48.5 g
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
- For a crispier crust, press the chicken firmly into the almond mixture before pan-frying.
- If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- To make the sauce ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Let cool completely and then store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
This almond-crusted chicken with a strawberry balsamic sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, the crust is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. Whether you are serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress.
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