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                     Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/2  cups          sliced almonds -- lightly toasted
  4                    boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
                       salt and pepper
    1/4  cup           all-purpose flour
  1                    egg -- beaten with 2 tsp.
                       water
    1/4  cup           butter -- melted
  1      teaspoon      lemon juice
  1 1/2  teaspoons     chopped fresh basil -- or 1/2 tsp. dried

    With hands, lightly crush almonds into small pieces; reserve.
Lightly flatten chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge
chicken in flour. Pat off excess flour. Dip chicken in beaten egg. Press
each chicken breast in almonds, covering chicken well. Place on buttered
baking sheet. Bake at 425  for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is
just firm and almonds are golden. Meanwhile, combine butter, lemon
juice, and basil. Drizzle over cooked chicken breasts.



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