"Almond Orange Crusted Chicken with Fennel Arugula Salad" is a mouthwatering and visually stunning dish that combines the delightful savory flavors of almond and orange with the refreshing crunch of fennel and arugula. The tender chicken, coated in a crispy almond-orange crust, pairs perfectly with the vibrant salad, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. This recipe is not only delicious but also relatively easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for both weekday dinners and special occasions.
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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 ORANGE CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH FENNEL ARUGULA SALAD
Traditional chicken dinner gets a modern-day makeover with sliced almonds and orange zest to perk up an old standby. Use the left over orange slices for a refreshing side salad with arugula, fennel and lemon juice.
Provided by Almond Board
Categories Almond Board
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Ten minutes before you are ready to cook the chicken, put a baking sheet in the oven to pre-heat.
- Finely zest the orange and set the zest aside. Cut the top and bottom off of the orange, sit the orange on one end on a cutting board and cut the entire peel and pith off by cutting downward following the shape of the fruit. Then, using a paring knife, remove each section of orange from the membrane. Set the orange sections aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites until slightly frothy. In a large shallow bowl or on a plate, combine the orange zest, almonds, and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Put the flour on a large plate.
- Remove the pre-heated baking sheet from the oven and spray with cooking spray.
- Dip the chicken breasts, one at a time, first into the flour, shaking off any excess, then into the egg white, and then coat with the almond mixture and place on the baking sheet. Spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray. Bake for 6 minutes, turn and bake for 6 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine the fennel, arugula and orange sections in a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- To serve, place one large or two small chicken cutlets on each plate and top with a mound of the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 5 g
ALMOND ORANGE CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH FENNEL ARUGULA SALAD
Traditional chicken dinner gets a modern-day makeover with sliced almonds and orange zest to perk up an old standby. Use the left over orange slices for a refreshing side salad with arugula, fennel and lemon juice.
Provided by Almond Board
Categories Almond Board
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Ten minutes before you are ready to cook the chicken, put a baking sheet in the oven to pre-heat.
- Finely zest the orange and set the zest aside. Cut the top and bottom off of the orange, sit the orange on one end on a cutting board and cut the entire peel and pith off by cutting downward following the shape of the fruit. Then, using a paring knife, remove each section of orange from the membrane. Set the orange sections aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites until slightly frothy. In a large shallow bowl or on a plate, combine the orange zest, almonds, and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Put the flour on a large plate.
- Remove the pre-heated baking sheet from the oven and spray with cooking spray.
- Dip the chicken breasts, one at a time, first into the flour, shaking off any excess, then into the egg white, and then coat with the almond mixture and place on the baking sheet. Spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray. Bake for 6 minutes, turn and bake for 6 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine the fennel, arugula and orange sections in a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- To serve, place one large or two small chicken cutlets on each plate and top with a mound of the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 5 g
ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDER SALAD
From the Kikkoman website:www.yourteriyaki.com. Since it is from their website, they recommend the Kikkoman brand of marinade, bread crumbs and Orange-Teriyaki-Honey dressing. I say use your own favorite brand.
Provided by Bobtail
Categories Chicken
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dressing preparation.
- Whisk together teriyaki sauce, olive oil, honey, vinegar and orange peel.
- Set aside.
- Salad preparation.
- Season chicken tenders with pepper.
- Beat egg with the tablespoons of teriyaki sauce in shallow bowl until well blended.
- Place flour in shallow dish.
- Combine bread crumbs and almonds in another shallow dish.
- Dust both sides of chicken with flour, then dip into egg mixture and finally coat with almond mixture.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook 6 to 7 minutes, or until no longer pink in center, turning over once and adding more oil as needed.
- Divide salad greens among 4 dinner plates. Arrange chicken and orange segments on greens. Serve with an orange-teriyaki-honey dressing (Kikkoman recommended).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.3, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 1053.9, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 19.5, Protein 37
CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN WITH FENNEL, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD
Make the salad first and chill. The contrast in temperature makes the salad as do the sweet/hot/creamy/crunchy flavors and textures. A Foster's Farm reciple winner.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, champagne vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Set aside.
- Chop fennel bulb into small cubes. Peel avocado, remove pit and chop into small cubes. Cut chile in half lengthwise, remove and discard seeds and finely mince. Add remaining zest of 1 orange, fennel, avocado and chile to dressing; toss gently and refrigerate while preparing chicken.
- Preheat oven to 200°F Place flour in shallow bowl; combine with remaining salt and pepper. In second shallow bowl, beat eggs well with fork. Place panko breadcrumbs in third shallow bowl; stir in zest from one orange.
- In large skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Dredge each chicken fillet in flour mixture, then dip in eggs and coat with panko-orange mixture. Place coated chicken in hot oil and saute, about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked throughout. Remove chicken with tongs and place on cooling rack over a cookie sheet in oven to keep warm.
- To serve, place salad on plates. Top each salad with one or two chicken fillets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.8, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 165.6, Sodium 1763.6, Carbohydrate 63.7, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 38.2
Tips:
- Use a variety of oranges. This recipe calls for both navel and blood oranges, but you can use any type of orange you like. Just be sure to use a mix of sweet and tart oranges for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken breast is a lean meat, so it's important to not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make sure the salad is fresh. The fennel and arugula salad is a great way to add some freshness and crunch to the dish. Be sure to use fresh fennel and arugula for the best flavor.
- Use a light dressing. The salad is best dressed with a light vinaigrette. This will help to keep the flavors of the fennel and arugula from being overwhelmed.
Conclusion:
This almond-orange crusted chicken with fennel and arugula salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, while the salad is light and refreshing. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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