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Fried almond chicken with strawberry balsamic sauce on a blue plate.
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5 from 6 votes

Almond Crusted Chicken with Strawberry Sauce

With a crispy almond crust and sweet-tart strawberry sauce, the whole family requests almond crusted chicken with strawberry sauce often.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • cup unblanched almonds coarsely ground
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 4 ounces each
  • 3 teaspoons canola oil divided

Strawberry Sauce

  • ¼ cup chopped shallots
  • cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • cup strawberry preserves
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Using a meat mallet, pound the boneless chicken breast so it is even, about ½-inch thick. Set aside.
    4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the bread crumbs, almonds, salt, and pepper.
    ½ cup panko bread crumbs, ⅓ cup unblanched almonds, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Transfer the almond mixture to a shallow bowl. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, and turn to coat.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
    3 teaspoons canola oil

Make the Strawberry Sauce

  • In the same pan, cook shallots in remaining oil until tender. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the broth, preserves, and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes or until thickened.
    ¼ cup chopped shallots, ⅓ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, ⅓ cup strawberry preserves, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Notes

Substitute finely chopped onion for the shallots.
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