Almond Crusted Chicken

Ingredients

• 4  small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1-1/4 lb. total)
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 2  Tbsp. buttermilk
• 1/2  cup finely chopped almonds
• 1/2  cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) or fine dry bread crumbs
• 2  tsp. snipped fresh rosemary
• 1/4  tsp. salt
• 1  Tbsp. peanut oil or canola oil
• 1  shallot, chopped
• 8  cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1/4  tsp. salt
•   Freshly ground black pepper
•   Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions

1. Place one chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap. With flat side of meat mallet, pound chicken to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness. Repeat with the remaining breast halves.

2. In shallow dish whisk together egg and buttermilk. In another shallow dish combine almonds, panko, rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Dip chicken breasts, one at a time, in egg mixture, turning to coat. Allow excess to drip off, then dip chicken pieces in almond mixture, turning to coat.

3. In 12-inch nonstick skillet cook chicken, half at a time if necessary, in hot oil over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once halfway through cooking. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.

4. In same skillet cook shallot in drippings 3 to 5 minutes or just until tender, stirring frequently. Add spinach and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook and toss about 1 minute or just until spinach is wilted. Serve chicken with wilted spinach. Sprinkle pepper and mint. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories 276,
• Total Fat (g) 11,
• Saturated Fat (g) 1,
• Monounsaturated Fat (g) 5,
• Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 3,
• Cholesterol (mg) 66,
• Sodium (mg) 456,
• Carbohydrate (g) 11,
• Total Sugar (g) 2,
• Fiber (g) 3,
• Protein (g) 33,
• Vitamin C (DV%) 31,
• Calcium (DV%) 12,
• Iron (DV%) 18,
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet