Are you looking for a delicious and healthy paleo almond chicken dish?
Look no further!
This recipe is perfect for anyone on the paleo diet or those looking to add healthier options to their repertoire.
Almonds make an excellent crust for chicken, providing a nice crunch while keeping the chicken moist and juicy.
Plus, this dish is packed with flavor!
So, if you're looking for a tasty and nutritious meal, this paleo almond chicken recipe is a musty try.
The Monotony of Chicken Breast
When on a diet, chicken breast is a frequent flyer on grocery lists.
Sometimes, though, "healthy" recipes result in flavorless, dry chicken—not very motivating for staying on the health kick.
But this recipe will spice up that plain old chicken breast and have you craving more.
The best part?
You can indulge those cravings because this dish is good for you and paleo-friendly!
Ingredients
Spices
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp red chili/paprika powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp salt
Poultry
- 4 chicken breast halves (four small pieces, or two large pieces cut in half)
- 1 Egg
Oil
- Olive oil
Steps
- Take chicken breast out of fridge and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, brush with oil, and set aside.
- Combine the almonds, garlic, red chili/paprika, ginger, pepper, oregano, thyme, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the almonds are small. Pour the mixture into a shallow bowl.
- Whisk one egg in another shallow bowl.
- Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip it in the egg and then the almond mixture. Be sure to cover it completely and pat the mixture into each piece.
- Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet as you go. Drizzle olive oil over each piece—this will ensure crispiness.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes in the oven. Then, remove and let the chicken rest for three minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!
Alternatives to Almonds
If you're not a fan of almonds, or if they happen to be out of reach financially or nutritionally, there are alternatives.
1) Coconut flakes: unsweetened and untoasted
2) Pepitas (pumpkin seeds): shelled and without salt
3) Hazelnuts: raw and unsalted
Hazelnut Crusted Chicken w/ Gorgonzola Sauce
4) Walnuts: raw and unseasoned
5) Pistachios: unsalted and roasted without oil
Pistachio Crusted Chicken Recipe
6) Sunflower seeds: hulled and untoasted
Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken Recipe
7) Sesame seeds: untoasted and unhulled
Sesame Encrusted Chicken Recipe
Paleo Almond Crusted Chicken: Crunchy, Healthy and Delicious
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 Sheet aluminum foil
- 1 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp red chili/paprika powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 4 chicken breast halves four small pieces, or two large pieces cut in half
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Take chicken breast out of the fridge and let sit for 20 minutes at room temperasture
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, brush with oil, and set aside.
- Combine the almonds, garlic, red chili/paprika, ginger, pepper, oregano, thyme, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the almonds are small. Pour the mixture into a shallow bowl.
- Whisk one egg in another shallow bowl.
- Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip it in the egg and then the almond mixture. Be sure to cover it completely and pat the mixture into each piece.
- Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet as you go. Drizzle olive oil over each piece—this will ensure crispiness.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes in the oven. Then, remove and let the chicken rest for three minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Wrapping Up
Chicken breast is a great source of protein, making it an important part of any healthy diet, and this paleo almond chicken recipe is a tasty way to enjoy it.
With a variety of crunchy almond coatings, you'll never get bored with this dish.
So go ahead and give it a try! And if you have any favorite paleo-friendly breading combinations, be sure to share them in the comments below.
We always love to hear from our readers.