Almond Crusted Chicken & Rice

My week is in full swing. How is yours? I worked the last two days and today we went house hunting. I needed an EASY meal! Following a morning of non-stop 'look, don't touch' reminders to my miniature sidekick in various model homes, I surrendered to the allure of a ridiculously easy night. Seriously. House hunting isn't for the faint of heart. Cheers to this delicious and EASY dinner below. 

The other reason why this should be in your dinner rotation is speed! Not only is it EASY like beginner cook, make with your teenagers kinda easy, you can't screw it up easy, it's FAST. This is THE easy 25 minute dinner that will please tasted buds but won't make you stand by the stove to "babysit" it. To make this even easier serve with fresh baby carrots or a frozen veg reheated in the microwave. My kiddo had peas at lunch so he got carrots for dinner... I love peas so I am having them twice. 

Recipe is adapted from: Better Homes and Gardens 

May 2009 Magazine 

Feeds 4

2 Chicken boneless skinless breasts, cut in half (butterflied and then sliced) 
1 egg
3 Tbs buttermilk
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp herbes de provence blend - just gives it a punch of flavors all at once to save time
(has thyme, marjorman, rosemary, basil, fennel, sage, lavender)
2 cups white rice ( 1/2 cup per person)
2 cups water
snip of rosemary
1 large bay leaf or 2 small ones
2 cups chicken broth 

Directions:

1. Set up a dredging station. First bowl should have the egg whisked together with the buttermilk. 2nd bowl should have the seasonings and breadcrumbs and almonds. 

2. Start cooking some rice. I used my scented rosemary rice recipe (see recipe in the index). Once rice is half way done. Start cooking the chicken. 

3. Heat a skillet with a Tb of olive oil or canola oil

4. Slightly pound the half breasts a bit thinner so they cook evenly. 

5. Dip the breast halves on a a time into the egg mixture, then the dry mixture and then place them in the skillet. Cook them for approx 4 minutes each side. 


There. EASY. FAST. Delicious.. 

My chicken is a bit dark as you but it was crispy, nutty, crunchy, well-seasoned, and amazing. Perfect isn't necessary with but it absolutely has to taste good.

Enjoy! Blessings to you and your family this week! 
From my kitchen to yours