Spiced Almond Crusted Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Finely chop the almonds in a mini-chopper or food processor. Transfer the nuts to a shallow dish and stir in the paprika. Lightly whisk the egg whites in another shallow dish. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, letting the excess fall back into the dish. Then press both sides of the chicken into the nuts to coat. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set the crust.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place rack on a baking sheet.
• Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the butter. Place the chicken smooth-side down in the pan and then raise the heat to medium-high. Cook turning once, until the nuts set and turn golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer meat to the prepared pan and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the sides of the chicken registers 160 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
• Whisk the vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing. Add the salad greens and toss to coat evenly. Divide the salad evenly among 4 plates, top with the chicken and serve.

Steps:

• Spiced almond coating:
• Place almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl. In same skillet, add sesame seeds and toast until golden brown. Transfer to bowl. Add coriander and cumin seeds to skillet and toast briefly until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Transfer coriander and cumin to a food processor. Add almonds, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, and thyme, and pulse until finely ground, being careful not to overprocess to a paste. Transfer to a shallow dish.
• To prepare:.
• In a shallow dish, whisk together egg whites and 1 tablespoon water until slightly foamy. Place oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Dip chicken, one piece at a time, in the egg whites, allowing excess to drip off, then place in spiced almond mixture, completely coating both sides. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden brown, turning once, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Using a wide spatula, remove chicken to a plate lined with paper towels, taking care not to disturb coating.