Monday, June 29, 2009

Almond Crusted Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Basil

Almond meal, which is made from ground blanched almonds, forms the nutty crust on this baked chicken, topped with slowly caramelized sweet onions and fresh basil. Serve this dish as a main course along with roasted or mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables and a green salad.


Ingredients

2 Tablespoons coconut oil
1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 cup almond meal
1 T mustard (I prefer Great Value because it doesn’t have added “Spices” (a.k.a. MSG))

1/4 cup agave nectar

4 (4- to 6-ounce) chicken fillets, skin removed
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions


Method

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add Vidalia onions, basil, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly caramelized, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in lime juice and keep warm.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375ºF. Grease the bottom of a baking dish with coconut oil or use non-stick foil; set aside. Put almond meal on a large plate; set aside.

I pounded the chicken flat and it made it wonderfully crispy, but this step is not necessary. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Combine the agave nectar and mustard. Spread 1 teaspoon of the mixture over the top of each chicken fillet then gently roll each in the almond meal, pressing to make sure it sticks. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish in a single layer and bake until chicken is done to your liking, 15 to 25 minutes.

Transfer chicken to plates, top with caramelized onions, garnish with green onions and serve.

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