ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS

1 1/2 cups Blue Diamond Sliced Natural Almonds, lightly toasted
2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut in half
Salt and Pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 egg beaten with 2 teaspoons water
1/4 cut butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

With hands, lightly crush almonds into small pieces; reserve.

Lightly flatten chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour. Pat off excess flour. Dip chicken in beaten egg. Press each chicken breast in almonds, covering chicken well. Place on buttered baking sheet.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is just firm and no longer pink in center, and almonds are golden.

Meanwhile, combine butter, lemon juice and basil. Drizzle over cooked chicken breasts.

Servings: 4
Source: Blue Diamond Growers