Almond Crusted Chicken with Tomato Citrus Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Almond Crusted Chicken with Tomato Citrus Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic

chopped

2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes

diced

1 cup diced orange wedges

¼ cup chopped fresh rosemary

¼ cup chopped fresh thyme

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 cup ground almonds

¼ cup all-purpose flour

⅛ teaspoon ground cumin

⅛ teaspoon curry powder

⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

6 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup clarified butter

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

To Make Sauce: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic for 2 minutes then add the tomato orange rosemary thyme salt and pepper and stir together. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes; remove cover and let sauce reduce for an additional 15 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 2

To Make Crusted Chicken: In a shallow dish or bowl mix together the almonds flour cumin curry powder turmeric 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Coat breasts in flour mixture and fry in a large skillet with 1/4 cup oil and clarified butter for about 5 to 7 minutes each side or until golden brown and cooked through (juices run clear).

Step 3

When ready to serve place chicken on a platter and top with warm sauce; do this right before serving to retain crispiness of the chicken.

Nutritional Information

Almond Crusted Chicken with Tomato Citrus Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 576.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.9g 70%

Carbohydrates: 16.5g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 5.4g 22%

Sugars: 5.8g

Fat: 42.6g 66%

Saturated Fat: 9.3g 47%

Cholesterol: 90.3mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 966.8IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 21.6mg 166%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 28.1mg 47%

Folate: 42.5mcg 11%

Calcium: 115.3mg 12%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 126mg 45%

Potassium: 734.2mg 21%

Sodium: 178.3mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 383.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.