Almond and Parmesan Crusted Chicken

  • If you are missing your breaded chicken, this is the recipe for you. I made this tonight, and it was amazing! I even ran the calcs for everyone.

    2 Large skinless Chicken Breasts
    1/2 cup Almonds
    3 Tablespoons Shredded/Grated Parmesan Cheese
    1/3 Cup Egg Beaters (or 1 Egg beaten (
    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    Salt/Pepper to taste

    Combine almonds and Parmesan in a food processor and pulse until it has the texture of cornmeal.

    Fillet the chicken breasts approx. 1/4" thick. Season with salt/pepper.

    Coat the chicken on both sides with egg, dredge in almond mixture.

    Heat skillet over medium heat w/ 2 Tablespoons of oil, brown the chicken on both sides. Move to a pre heated 350 degree oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until done.

    Serves 4
    Cals: 285, fat: 16g, Carb: 5g, Protein: 30g per serving.