Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Food/Cooking

Yummy Almond Crusted Chicken!!!


We wanted to share with you all this yummy Almond Chicken recipe. It's fast, easy and delicious for the entire family to enjoy. Let us know how you like it :)



Ingredients

  • boned, skinned chicken breast halves 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 teaspoon brandy or water 
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • large eggs 
  • Canola oil for frying 
  • 2 1/2 cups sliced almonds

  • Preparation
  • 1. Trim fat from chicken breasts and cut each into 4 pieces. With a mallet, pound each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to an even 1/4 to 1/2 in. thick.
  • 2. In a bowl, combine salt, soy sauce, 2 tbsp. cornstarch, the brandy, baking soda, and 2 tbsp. water. Add chicken and stir to coat. Let sit 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. In the same bowl, stir in remaining 3 tbsp. cornstarch and the eggs until well blended. Mix in chicken to coat.
  • 3. In a 12-in. frying pan, heat 1/2 in. oil over medium-high heat. Spread almonds on a cutting board. Press chicken into nuts, coating both sides evenly, then lay chicken in oil. Cook until browned, turning once, 4 to 8 minutes total. Drain on paper towels.

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