Nut-Crusted Chicken
for 4 people
Chopped macadamia nuts or hazelnuts could replace the almonds.
Ingredients
| 2 | Chicken breasts, large, skinned and boned (Main) |
| 2 tsp | Balsamic vinegar |
| 1 to taste | Salt & freshly ground pepper |
| 1 clove | Garlic, crushed |
| 4 tsp | Cornflour |
| 3 Tbsp | Walnut oil, or hazelnut oil |
| 2 Tbsp | Orange juice, or water |
| 1 | Egg |
| 70 g | Almonds, sliced |
Directions
- Halve each chicken breast lengthwise.
- Combine the balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, 2 tbsp of cornflour and the orange juice or water. Mix well. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 190degC. Place 2-3 tbsp of oil in an oven pan and heat for five minutes. Lightly beat the egg together with the remaining 2 tbsp of cornflour.
- Place the almonds on a board. Dip the chicken portions into the egg mixture, then coat with the almonds.
- Place in the preheated oven pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked and golden.
- Great served with a fresh fruit salsa or plum sauce.