Tired of the same old chicken recipes all the time? I know I easily find myself there so I’m always on the lookout for new exciting chicken recipes. We eat chicken more than any other type of meat/protein at my house. It’s healthy, it’s inexpensive and my whole family can agree on it. Also, it’s easy to jazz it up. Yes “jazz”, I don’t know if I’ve heard that word since the 90’s. But folks we’re jazzing up chicken today! All it takes are some basic ingredients you likely have on hand to create a dish that’s worthy of serving to guests.
Almond Crusted Chicken with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce
Just wait until you taste the flavors and texture of this crispy almond chicken. It doesn’t even require eggs for the dredging, which makes this slightly more heart-healthy (and less messy!). But if you want a little more sticking power, you can always do a quick egg dip in a shallow dish before pressing your chicken tenders into the almond mixture. You can also add different seasonings to your almond crust. Try paprika for a smoky flavor, honey mustard with onion powder for a tangy flavor, garlic powder with parmesan cheese for a more Italian flair, or ranch seasoning for the ranch lovers out there. Sticking with the almonds and swapping almond flour for the Panko crumbs will keep this almond chicken recipe gluten-free and keto-friendly. Pair it with a green salad for a low-carb meal, or potatoes or rice if you’re a carb lover like me. You can also experiment with different cuts of chicken: chicken cutlets, chicken strips, chicken thighs, and even chicken nuggets! This Strawberry Balsamic makes a fantastic dipping sauce. I love all the flavors in this chicken and the way they all balance each other out. You get this perfectly crisp exterior, thanks to all the almonds and Panko breading. That delicious exterior is paired with just the right touch of rosemary, which is perfectly complimented by a sweet strawberry balsamic sauce. It’s so nice how this recipe uses jam so you don’t have to have fresh strawberries on hand to make it. My kids even love this chicken! My daughter told me at least three times how much she really liked it and that’s definitely out of the norm. This chicken is so good you can even make it without making the sauce and still have an incredible winner-winner chicken dinner! Enjoy!
