Best 8 Almond Topped Chicken Recipes

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Almond topped chicken is a delectable dish that combines the delicate flavor of almonds with the savory taste of chicken. This classic dish can be prepared in various ways, each offering a unique experience. Whether you prefer a crispy and crunchy almond coating or a creamy and flavorful almond sauce, there is an almond topped chicken recipe that will cater to your taste preferences. With the right combination of ingredients and techniques, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will impress your family and friends. Unleash your culinary creativity and embark on a journey to discover the best almond topped chicken recipe that suits your palate.

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ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN



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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

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons water
2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), split
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, broken into pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons canola oil

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



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Finely chopped almonds make a crunchy coating for these juicy chicken breasts paired with a simple salad with sherry vinaigrette.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup whole unblanched almonds
1 1/2 teaspoons Spanish pimenton or paprika
2 large egg whites
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
5 cups mesclun salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the almonds in a mini-chopper or food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow dish and stir in the pimenton. Lightly whisk the egg whites in another shallow dish. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Dip the chicken into the egg white and shake off any excess. Dredge the chicken in the almonds to coat. Place on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Set a wire rack on a baking sheet. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Place the chicken smooth-side down in the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, turning once, until a golden brown crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
  • Whisk together the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the salad greens and toss to coat. Divide the salad evenly among 4 plates and serve with a piece of chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calorie, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 105 milligrams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 50 grams

BAKED ALMOND CHICKEN BREASTS



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Tender, golden almond chicken and creamy sauce make this entree one of my favorites. -Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted, divided
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Place flour in a shallow bowl. Combine 1/3 cup butter and seasonings in another bowl. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in butter mixture. Arrange in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Pour cream around chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Combine bread crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over chicken. Top with almonds. Bake, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY ALMOND CHICKEN



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Baked chicken with a creamy soup sauce, topped with crazy, nutty toasted almonds! Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by JMOOSE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pinch garlic powder
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
8 ounces toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Season with garlic powder to taste and bake in the preheated oven for 1/2 hour.
  • In a small bowl mix together the soup and milk. Pour mixture over chicken and bake for another 1/2 hour. Meanwhile, toast almonds and add to chicken during the last few minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 345.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ALMOND CHICKEN



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Love one dish meals! This has lots of veggies and chicken. If you have everything lined up and ready to go in the wok, this comes together quickly. If you don't have a wok, you can use a really hot Dutch oven. I don't usually serve it over rice to save carbs, but I'm sure you can.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce (I use reduced sodium)
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dry sherry
2 1/3 cups chicken breasts, diced (about 1 1/2 lbs)
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 lb fresh snow pea, ends snipped
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained and chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 green onions, cut into 1 1/4 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients in a large bowl; add the chicken and stir well. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken mixture, stirring well. Set aside. (Use this time to chop vegetables).
  • Pour 1 tbsp oil around the top of a preheated wok, coating the sides; heat at medium-high (325 degrees) for 1 minute.
  • Add the celery and mushrooms and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the snow peas, and stir fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bamboo shoots and water chestnuts, and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the wok; set aside, and keep warm.
  • Pour the remaining 1 tbsp oil around the top of the wok, coating the sides; heat at medium high for 1 minute. Add the reserved chicken mixture; stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vegetable mixture, almonds, and green onions, and stir fry 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 301.6, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.8, Protein 5.5

CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN



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Make and share this Chinese Almond Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 chicken breast (cut into small cubes)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon gingerroot (minced or grated)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 ounces almonds (slivered or halved)
4 ounces snow peas (sliced)
5 ounces water chestnuts (drained and sliced) or 5 ounces bamboo shoots (drained and sliced)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sherry wine or 1/4 cup white wine
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Marinade chicken pieces in garlic,ginger,soy and cornstarch for 15 to 20 minute.
  • Mix sauce ingredients together in small bowl, set aside.
  • Heat wok with 1 tablespoons oil and stir fry almonds until lightly browned; set aside.
  • Heat wok with 1 tablespoons oil; add water chestnuts and snow peas and stir fry for 30 seconds, remove and set aside.
  • Heat wok with 2 tbsp oil and stir fry chicken pieces until they turn white and firm ( about 2 minutes).
  • Add cooked vegetables and almonds to cooked chicken in wok; mix and add sauce mixture.
  • Stir together until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 936.8, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 17.4

QUICK ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"I make this dish often because it is so quick and easy to prepare," writes Darlene Brenden from Salem, Oregon. "My family likes the flavor the sugar snap peas and almonds add. Sometimes I top it with chow mein noodles for extra crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup whole unblanched almonds
1/4 cup canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas
Hot cooked pasta or rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in oil for 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, honey and ginger until smooth; add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add in peas. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve with pasta or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 35g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN IN ALMOND SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Nut     Poultry     Bake     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Almond     Spring     Cinnamon     Potluck     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup sliced almonds
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (2 lb total)
1 teaspoon salt
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican), crumbled
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 bacon slices, chopped
1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (2 to 3 cloves)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spread 1/4 cup almonds on a baking sheet and toast in oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finely grind remaining 1/2 cup almonds in a food processor about 1 minute (don't grind to a paste).
  • Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then toast ground almonds, cinnamon stick, oregano, and bay leaves, stirring constantly, until almonds are pale golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and wipe skillet clean.
  • Heat oil in skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chicken, turning over once, until golden, about 5 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add bacon to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until bacon begins to render fat and turn golden, about 1 minute. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in ground- almond mixture and chicken broth and boil, scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Stir in pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken, turning to coat, then reduce heat to moderate and simmer, covered, until chicken is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and sliced almonds. Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaves. Serve chicken with sauce spooned on top.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken breasts: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and to ensure that the chicken is cooked through.
  • Use a meat mallet: Pounding the chicken breasts with a meat mallet helps to tenderize them and ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the chicken breasts in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Overcrowding can prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Use a cooking thermometer: The best way to ensure that the chicken is cooked through is to use a cooking thermometer. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Make sure the almond topping is golden brown: The almond topping should be golden brown and slightly crispy. If it is not, continue to cook it over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the desired color.

Conclusion:

Almond-topped chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the almond topping adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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