Almond Crusted Chicken

Name: Almond Crusted Chicken
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin; 1 egg, beaten; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, minced; 6 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup flour; 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped; 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup sliced almonds, minced
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

1

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2

Combine the parmesan cheese and almonds in a flat dish.
3

In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
4

Dip each chicken piece into flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the beaten egg, then into the parmesan & almonds.
5

Place chicken into hot pan and cook 2 minutes, until golden brown. Turn and cook 1-2 minutes on the other side.
6

Transfer to a warm plate.
7

Pour off excess oil from pan.
8

Add shallots and parsley to pan and saute over medium heat. Add wine, then gradually whisk in the remaining butter.
9

Season with salt and pepper and spoon over chicken breasts. Squeeze a little lemon juice over each breast.