Almond-Crusted Chicken

By oakleyj

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1-1/4 lb. total)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1/2 1/2
• cup finely chopped almonds
• 1/2 1/2
• cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) or fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 1/4
• teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 8 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1/4 1/4
• teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place one chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap. With flat side of meat mallet, pound chicken to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness. Repeat with the remaining breast halves.
2. In shallow dish whisk together egg and buttermilk. In another shallow dish combine almonds, panko, rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Dip chicken breasts, one at a time, in egg mixture, turning to coat. Allow excess to drip off, then dip chicken pieces in almond mixture, turning to coat.
3. In 12-inch nonstick skillet cook chicken, half at a time if necessary, in hot oil over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once halfway through cooking. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
4. In same skillet cook shallot in drippings 3 to 5 minutes or just until tender, stirring frequently. Add spinach and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook and toss about 1 minute or just until spinach is wilted. Serve chicken with wilted spinach. Sprinkle pepper and, if desired, mint. Makes 4 servings.