Make it – “Fried” chicken and chips
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Happy Monday!
I have a great recipe for you to make sometime this week. It’s super simple, incredibly satisfying and oh-so delicious.
Almond crusted chicken with a side of kale chips. Doesn’t that sound fancy? Well, I promise it’ll be done in only 30 minutes (including prep!)
Follow the famous Kath’s recipe for Kale Chips.
Start with some kale, broken into bite-sIze pieces. Spread out on a cookie sheet lined with non-stick foil. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and Parmesan cheese.
Bake about 10-15 minutes, until browned.
I’m not even going to TRY and explain these. Just make them — now. They are better than potato chips (gasp!) and you will be so surprised with how CRISPY they get!
While your chips are cooking, chop 1/3 cup of almonds. Mix with 1/8 teaspoon of garlic seasoning, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and a dash of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Next, pound 1 or 2 chicken breasts until they are at desired thickness (should be no thicker than 1/4 inch).
Dip chicken into egg substitute and then press into almond mixture. Cover both sides of the breast.
Heat a fry-pan on medium heat. Cook the chicken until it’s thoroughly cooked through, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
This is really comfort food at its finest — except instead of lots of grease and fat, you have an incredibly nutritious, healthy meal. The almond coating almost tastes sinful! The almonds brown, creating a tasty crunch — like fried chicken! The chicken stays tender and moist, serving as a perfect compliment to the nutty, full-flavored crunch. SCRUM! ENJOY!
What do you use to create a healthy, crunchy coating on your chicken?
I have been wanting to try kale chips — thanks for the great review!!
this is the most healthified recipe I’ve ever seen — fried chicken and chips.. oh girl, you are a miracle worker!
MMM looks great! I like to use grape nuts to coat everything with a really great crunch!
I never thought to do an almond crust. Looks amazing. I will be giving this a try soon!
I really like making kale chips. I usually skip the cheese and sprinkle a few red pepper flakes for a kick
Duh! What a great idea! I’ve been trying to figure out how to healthify chicken preparations (I don’t eat it so I’m kind of in the dark about how to cook it). Thanks for the tip!
Both look out of this world!! Kale chips are something I have been wanting to try for so long! I’m off to the supermarket to go pick some Kale up…
With love and cupcakes,
CookTeen