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Almond Crusted Chicken with Tomato Citrus Sauce

Almond Crusted Chicken with Tomato Citrus Sauce

Name: Almond Crusted Chicken with Tomato Citrus Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, diced; 1 cup diced orange wedges; ¼ cup chopped fresh rosemary; ¼ cup chopped fresh thyme; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 cup ground almonds; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon curry powder; ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup clarified butter

40 Ratings
27 Reviews
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Chicken breasts coated in an almond seasoned flour and sauteed, then topped with a tomato/orange/herb sauce that could be citrus heaven! Elegant and unique enough for guests, tasty enough for down home cookin'!

By Justin Parrott

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Max Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

To Make Sauce: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic for 2 minutes, then add the tomato, orange, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper and stir together. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes; remove cover and let sauce reduce for an additional 15 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

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Step 2

To Make Crusted Chicken: In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the almonds, flour, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Coat breasts in flour mixture and fry in a large skillet with 1/4 cup oil and clarified butter for about 5 to 7 minutes each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (juices run clear).
Step 3

When ready to serve, place chicken on a platter and top with warm sauce; do this right before serving, to retain crispiness of the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

577 calories; 42.6 g total fat; 90 mg cholesterol; 178 mg sodium. 16.5 g carbohydrates; 34.9 g protein; Full Nutrition

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ASHLEY99RAS

01/25/2004

The coating for the chicken is WONDERFUL. However I had some trouble with the sauce - cooking it for the recommended time on medium for so long made it quite blackened. But it was delicious without the sauce too.

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Anonymous

02/22/2008

The chicken was just OK. I should have listened to the other people who posted and said to double the spices in the chicken's coating. I couldn't even taste the different flavors which was very disappointing. It just tasted too greasy for my taste. I didn't like the sauce at all and my husband said he'd like it if the rosemary and thyme was cut in half. Would not make again.

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40 Ratings

5 star values: 18
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 9
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 0

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ASHLEY99RAS

01/25/2004

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JERAMY

01/25/2004

I fixed this recipe for my girlfriend on Valentine's Day and she absolutely loved it. The seasonings are delicious. The dish is pretty easy to make and done well this dish is superb.

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(10)

Gretchen B

03/12/2006

This recipe has some different combinations of flavors that sounded interesting but didn't really work for me. The sauce had an odd flavor and I didn't think it went with the chicken at all. If I make this again I will not make the sauce the chicken coating is flavorful enough in itself. I will also not fry it on the stovetop again as the chicken turned out really oily (so did the sauce). I think it would be just as good done in the oven as I have a similar recipe that cooks the chicken in the oven at 350 for about 50 minutes.

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JONMAY

01/25/2004

Good and tasty though not as tangy as i would have hoped. Still very heartening and I looked like a gourmet - way to impress the roommates!

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az_starshine

01/25/2004

This is one of the most wonderful chicken dishes I have ever had! I made it for our anniversary last night and both my husband and I LOVED it. I double-coated the chicken and dunked it in buttermilk to get the coating to stick. I am definitely going to make this again. It was wonderful! Kudos to you Justin Parrott!

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KSIVA

01/25/2004

The ground almond is a nice coating for the chicken and the dill makes the sauce smell very nice. However the amount of the spices is so little that their flavor really didn't come through at all. Still it does offer a nice presentation and I agree that it looks very gourmet.

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SB_OPHELIA

01/25/2004

My friend Zac and my dad really enjoyed this dish when I prepared it. The only negative thing I can think of is that the preparation is a little complex. Really tasty!

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Karen

01/25/2004

There are a lot of steps for the recipe but it's pretty tasty and the presentation is pretty. I added cut-up asparagus to the sauce 5 minutes before it was done to give the dish extra color. Served with rice.

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Barbara Semken Butler

02/22/2011

The smells the texture the taste-all fabulous. I had an abundance of fresh spinach in my fridge so chopped it up and threw it in the sauce at the last minute-healthy AND yummy!

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Nutritional Information

Almond Crusted Chicken with Tomato Citrus Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 577

% Daily Value *

total fat: 66 %

saturated fat:

cholesterol: 30 %

sodium: 7 %

potassium: 21 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

fiber: 21 %

sugar:

protein: 70 %

vitamin a iu:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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ASHLEY99RAS

01/25/2004

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JERAMY

01/25/2004

I fixed this recipe for my girlfriend on Valentine's Day and she absolutely loved it. The seasonings are delicious. The dish is pretty easy to make and done well this dish is superb.

Helpful

(10)

Gretchen B

03/12/2006

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(9)

JONMAY

01/25/2004

Good and tasty though not as tangy as i would have hoped. Still very heartening and I looked like a gourmet - way to impress the roommates!

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(9)

az_starshine

01/25/2004

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KSIVA

01/25/2004

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SB_OPHELIA

01/25/2004

My friend Zac and my dad really enjoyed this dish when I prepared it. The only negative thing I can think of is that the preparation is a little complex. Really tasty!

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Karen

01/25/2004

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Barbara Semken Butler

02/22/2011

The smells the texture the taste-all fabulous. I had an abundance of fresh spinach in my fridge so chopped it up and threw it in the sauce at the last minute-healthy AND yummy!

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(5)

Anonymous

02/22/2008

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