Almond Crusted Chicken

By Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor

From Sanjeev Kapoor's Kitchen

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 15-20 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Starter

Type: Fusion

Key Ingredients:

Chicken

Include this delightful protein filled starter in your dinner menu and win the hearts of your loved ones. The crushed almond coating makes it crispier.

Serving Suggestion : Arrange them on a serving platter and serve them hot with a salad or a sauce of your choice..

Ingredients

Boneless chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes 500 gms
Crushed almonds 3 cups
Oil to grease
Breadcrumbs 1/3 cup
Salt to taste
Crushed black peppercorns 1/2 tsp
Egg whites, beaten 2 nos

Methods

Preheat oven to 180 ºC/350º F. Grease a baking tray.
Put crushed almonds, salt, breadcrumbs and crushed black peppercorns on a plate, mix well and spread.
Take the egg whites in a bowl.
Dip each chicken cube in egg white and roll them with the almond-breadcrumb mixture ensuring that they are completely coated.
Arrange them on the greased baking tray. Keep the tray in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or till the chicken is completely done.
Check it when the crust turns a light brown and you get a mild aroma of roasted almonds.