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Coast strips of chicken breast with sliced almonds for this almond-crusted chicken dinner that delivers great flavor and satisfying crunch. Ingredients:
3 boned, skinned chicken breast halves |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons soy sauce |
5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided |
1 teaspoon brandy or water |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
2 large eggs |
canola oil for frying |
2 1/2 cups sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Trim fat from chicken breasts and cut each into 4 pieces. With a mallet, pound each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to an even 1/4 to 1/2 in. thick.
2. In a bowl, combine salt, soy sauce, 2 tbsp. cornstarch, the brandy, baking soda, and 2 tbsp. water. Add chicken and stir to coat. Let sit 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. In the same bowl, stir in remaining 3 tbsp. cornstarch and the eggs until well blended. Mix in chicken to coat.
3. In a 12-in. frying pan, heat 1/2 in. oil over medium-high heat. Spread almonds on a cutting board. Press chicken into nuts, coating both sides evenly, then lay chicken in oil. Cook until browned, turning once, 4 to 8 minutes total. Drain on paper towels.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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