Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts

By Martikibird

This easy and flavorful recipe can also be made ahead for pack-and-go lunches. Slice cold chicken diagonally and serve on top of salad greens.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted almonds
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Coarse black pepper

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425-degrees.

Make a coarse paste of the almonds, garlic, salt, and olive oil in a food processor.

Season chicken breasts with pepper, then rub paste onto chicken. Place chicken into a shallow baking pan, and roast in oven until cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.

Slice and serve alongside a mixed greens salad, baby spinach or lightly sautéed greens.