Served with a zesty salad of mixed greens, this juicy chicken with a crispy almond coating is a wonderful light-bite!
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Coating:
For the Salad:
Method
- 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 in a dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set the crust.
- Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. Place a baking tray in the oven.
- Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat and add 1 tbsp 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 mins per side. Transfer meat to the oven and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the sides of the chicken registers 71C, about 20 mins.
- Whisk the vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 3 tbsp 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.
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