The best almond chicken recipe ever! Almond crusted chicken that's crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside! Delicious enough that both kids and adults will love it!
3/4-1cupalmonds, depending on the size of the chicken
1tspgarlic powder
½tsppaprika
½tspdried oregano
½tspdried thyme
½tspsalt
1egg, beaten
4chicken breast halves4 small or 2 large
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Combine the first six ingredients (through the salt) in a food processor. Pulse until the almonds are chopped fairly small.
Pour the almond mixture in a shallow bowl.
Pour the beaten egg egg in a shallow bowl.
Salt the front and back of each piece of chicken.
Working with one piece at a time, dip the chicken in the egg and then coat with the almond mixture making sure to pat the mixture into the chicken.
Place the chicken on a non-stick baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle olive oil over top of chicken to help make crispy.
Bake for 22-25 minutes and remove from oven.
Let rest for 3 minutes to let juices redistribute
Serve hot.
Notes
This is the gluten-free version. If you would like to make this a breaded almond chicken, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the almonds with bread crumbs to add a little extra breading to the chicken.