oven fried chicken with almonds

Ingredients oven fried chicken with almonds

1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup (1/2 of 1/4) grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (1/2 of 1/4) finely chopped almonds
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 clove garlic crushed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp (1/2 of 1/4) dried thyme
1 pinch of ground black pepper
1/4 cup (1/2 of 1/4) cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast pounded to 1/2" thickness and cut into 6 pieces
1 Sprig Italian Parsley for garnish

how to make oven fried chicken with almonds

Preheat oven to 400

In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, almonds, parsley, garlic, salt thyme, and pepper. Mix thoroughly

Place the oil in a shallow dish. Dip the chicken first in the oil, then dredge in the crumb mixture. Place the chicken in a shallow baking pan.

Bake for 25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center of a piece registers 170. and the juices run clear. (Do not turn the chicken during cooking). Garnish with parsley