That sounds awesome! I’ve yet to try a fruit and balsamic sauce, though I hear they’re very tasty. The next day for lunch, I chopped up some of the chicken on a salad, sprinkled on some crumbled goat cheese, and thinned out some of the leftover sauce with additional balsamic vinegar for a dressing. Saw your recipe link up on the Challenge and thought “not a dessert, gotta check this one out”. Nice call on the savory dish – looks amazing! Oh, wait, I did add cheese to the mix. And I know everybody loves to look at pretty pictures of delicious desserts. One by one, roll the chicken tenders in the ground almonds to fully coat. Pour crumbles onto a plate. 4 Chicken Breast Fillets. Kudos to you Brianne for making the most savory dish with the challenge ingredients! I will give it a try! 1tsp. I’m bookmarking your recipe to try at some point! I figured that there will be lots of cakes, muffins, pies, cobblers, crumbles, and the like. In a food processor, process almonds for 1-2 minutes to a chunky bread crumb consistency. But I thought I would be a little different. I use nuts with chicken, all the time but not with cherries. Beat egg in another bowl. ½ Cup Almonds. It ads such great flavor and crunch. Dip the coated chicken into the … Place each chicken breast in the center of the baking sheet. Thanks! I love adding fruit to pretty much anything. That is one thing I love about the Improv. Unfortunately, I’m the only one in my family who will eat fruit with meat — everyone else thinks it’s weird No duck l’orange. Almond crusted chicken parmesan with marinara is a quick recipe with no pork rinds that uses almond meal, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning for immense flavor. Oh, I LOVE your savory take on this challenge! Yes, you should try fruit and balsamic. I’ll bet that cherry/balsamic sauce would be great on lots of things! Oh, you have no idea how happy that makes me! Whisk the vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Serves: 4 Serving size: 1 piece chicken Course: Dinner Now dredge each chicken strip in the yogurt, be sure to coat all sides … I am looking forward to making it again! I would really love a bite of that right now!! Lightly pound chicken breast into 1/2" - 1" pieces. This looks incredibly delish! Working with one piece at a time, add chicken to bag; seal and shake to coat. I made a savory recipe, too. Heat a high sided skillet over medium heat filled with the cooking oil until it’s about ¼” – ½” deep. If you are have a blog and would like to join us, click on the picture to the below to learn more. Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts Boneless chicken breasts are coated in mayo and Dijon then dipped in a seasoned mixture of chopped almonds, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. How to Make Almond Crusted Chicken. Repeat with remaining flour and chicken. Place in oven for 15 minutes. So this time, I decided to take the Challenge head-on. Line large baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper, spray well with cooking spray and set aside. The easiest way to do this is to cover the chicken breast with saran wrap using the smooth side of a kitchen mallet. 4 %, , finely chopped (2 sprigs of fresh rosemary). Thanks. So happy I went the savory route, based on the feedback. Add almonds/coconut, bread crumbs, spices for the chicken tenders and brown sugar to a shallow dish (such as a pie dish) and mix well. Everyday Meals | Sweet Treats | Simply Gluten-Free. I LOVE that you went savory with this month’s challenge. Dip the coated chicken into the almonds to cover on both sides, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Made this tonight for dinner. Combine almonds and breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Place the almond in a shallow dish. Remove each chicken breast, and coat well with almond mixture on all sides. I find the sauce especially interesting. Combine buttermilk and honey mustard in a shallow bowl. Click for a high sided … One of my favortie lunches is a green salad with strawberries, feta, balsamic & olive oil. Almond crusted chicken tenders make a quick and delicious snack by dipping juicy chicken breast tenders and breading them in a combination of crunchy almond pieces, garlic, and cumin to … Bon Appetit. The sauce sounded really good, and I know cherries pair well with balsamic vinegar, so I figured I could just use cherry preserves in place of the apricot. Place the flour in a different shallow dish. Serve with reserved apricot sauce. Mix together the almond meal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. All Rights Reserved. Repeat process with remaining two chicken breasts. I like your savory idea for this challenge…great choice! I am such a sweets person that I am always pairing sweet with savory. Which I am sure will all be fabulous. That looks like wonderful chicken. While the chicken is cooking, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Then on the third Thursday of the month, we will all publish our new recipes based on the theme. So I thought that almonds would make a great chicken coating. For the strawberry sauce, combine the strawberries, sugar, and balsamic in a food processor. I hope you like it. Add the salt, pepper, and thyme, and saute for another minute or two. I love it! It really is a good combo. While the sauce is working, beat egg and set chicken into it. Cover a plate with plastic wrap to make for easy clean up after breading and pour almond and bread crumb mixture onto it. I eat chicken at least 5 days a week, so I am always looking for different ways to try it. Add to empty space in tray and top with seasoning blend and a pinch of salt and pepper. This looks wonderful. Now all I need is some cheese. Add onion, and saute for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent. Thanks! Looks delicious. For sauce Blend peppers, tomatoes and broth in a food proessor until smooth. Take leftovers as meal-prep for the week, and enjoy nourishing protein and roasted vegetables with a sauce … Almond Crusted Chicken Fingers with Sweet Potato “Plum” Sauce. The parmesan and ground almonds make this a very tasty chicken! ½ Cup Bread Crumbs. Process for 10 seconds, until mixture is in fine crumbles. Place strawberry mixture in a stove top pan and add chicken broth, cornstarch and rosemary. 3 Bake The Dish. Place the chicken pieces in the bowl with the remaining honey mustard and toss to fully coat. Put chicken in a bag and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten into strips about 1/4 inch thick. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. I make tons of salads with fruit. Sounds super yummy – especially the salad. I’ve never thought to pair cherries with chicken. Add chicken broth and cornstarch/water mixture. Required fields are marked *. Hi Brianne! I love mixing fruit with chicken or pork and this looks just fabulous! Then you had the sharpness of the vinegar, and the crunch of the chicken. Thanks! Transfer two chicken breasts to pan, and cook until golden brown on bottom about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. [CDATA[ document.write('