Almond Crusted Chicken

In a dinner rut? Short on time? Well, if you have 20 minutes to spare, here is a great recipe to add to the dinner repertoire:

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15-18 minutes

Ingredients:

½ cup roasted, unsalted almonds
1 garlic clove
½ teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
2½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 organic boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved (4 pieces total)

Directions:

  1. Make a coarse paste with almonds, garlic, salt, paprika and olive oil in a food processor or blender.

  2. Rub onto chicken.

  3. Roast at 425 degrees in the oven until cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.

Serve whole or sliced with steamed spinach, kale or veggie of your choice. The recipe also goes well with a side of couscous, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice or quinoa. Think ahead and make extra for the week to use on top of salads or pasta.

Melissa Litwak