Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or tenderloins (3 large, boneless & skinless)
  • 1 1/4 cups almonds (ground (almond flour or almond meal))
  • 1 tbsp garlic or onion powder/granules
  • 1 tsp oregano or basil (dried)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs (large)
  • Cooking spray

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450 F degrees. Line large baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper, spray well with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In one small bowl, mix ground almonds, garlic (onion) powder, oregano (basil), salt and pepper. In another small bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Wash chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towel. Cut into 1/2 inch thick strips lengthwise. Place a few on a cutting board, cover with a piece of plastic wrap and pound with meat tenderizer a few times. Repeat with remaining pieces.
  • Dip each strip into an egg mixture, coat completely in almond mixture and place on prepared baking sheet. Try to hold meat by the ends to prevent almonds sticking to your fingers, or rinse your fingers after each piece in a bowl with cold water.
  • Bake for 15 minutes on one side, flip and bake for another 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Please note, when flipping the bottom might look under baked and soggy but it will get browned and crispy, trust me.
  • Best served right away while crispy with ketchup or healthy honey mustard dressing for dipping, pressure cooker mac and cheese or with tomato mozzarella avocado salad or savoy cabbage salad.