MAKEOVER: Sesame Almond-Crusted Chicken Breast (by JILL1962)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 510.2
  • Total Fat: 27.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 146.3 mg
  • Sodium: 205.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 58.6 g

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Introduction

Awesome chicken dinner for two! It's now one of our favorites! Super healthy and delicious :) Awesome chicken dinner for two! It's now one of our favorites! Super healthy and delicious :)
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    2 boneless-skinless chicken breasts
    Salt & Pepper
    Pinch of cayenne
    1/4 cup roasted, unsalted almonds
    .5 oz Sesame Seeds crushed
    1 small garlic clove
    4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 425¢ªF. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and cayenne. Place on aluminum foil lined sheet pan.

In a food processor, mini-chopper, or blender make a coarse paste of the almonds, garlic and oil. Top each chicken breast with half mixture pressing down slightly to adhere.

Roast for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through.

Serve with your choice of sides (brown rice, spinach, quinoa, etc).