Almond-Crusted Chicken (12.18.2008)
Tonight, I wanted to make a healthy dinner that would make me feel good since last night involved waaay too much alcohol. I used this recipe for Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers at Eating Well, which is a great little magazine.
The food processor makes things so easy. I don't, however, enjoy cleaning it.
I had thought the almond/whole wheat flour mixture would be dry, but the recipe told me to drizzle in a little EVOO. After I did this - I realized that I just made ALMOND BUTTER for the first time. That was pretty cool, except it made coating the chicken breasts extremely difficult.
It could be because I didn't measure anything I put into the food processor. I tend to just eyeball that stuff. Either way, the chicken turned out moist and tasty.
Check out my cute new plate - given to me by my friend Laura - there are three other that will also be featured soon. I love square plates.
I tried every angle to make this chicken look appetizing, but after 10 different pictures, I gave up and just sliced it.
I also put together a salad with tomatoes, yellow squash, onions, and goat cheese crumbles. Mixed together EVOO and Balsamic Vinegar as a light dressing. Salad tastes better served in a wooden bowl.
View of the whole dinner together...
I really don't like many salad dressings. I have about 5 different bottles in my fridge because I try them once and then never use them again. My favorites are Good Seasons italian dressing or plain old evoo/balsamic.
About to settle in to watch the episode of Celebrity Rehab that I missed. Anyone else enjoy this show? I love it.
Good night all!
20 comments:
That is one adorable plate!
Have a great night :)
"The food processor makes things so easy. I don't, however, enjoy cleaning it."
AMEN TO THAT!! It's such a pain in the ass trying to clean that thing.
Love the plate!!
Enjoy the show!! :-)
LOVE the plate- haha how LOCO is gary busy?? hilarious :D
That plate is too cute! I love holiday plates! Chicken looks like it came out great :)
haha most of my food is unappleaing to look at- but its the taste thats all that matters!
Kelly Turner
www.everygymsnightmare.com
I used to make the good season packets alll the time! I am with you though, salad dressing in general is gross. I like EVOO/balsamic. I also like to add a little dijon, brown or honey mustard.
I don't watch that show, sorry.
i LOVE that plate :) and i hate cleaning my food processor, too! there was awhile where every time i tried to clean it i cut myself!
What a great idea! I will try crusting something almonds in the near future.
Have you ever tried Annie's salad dressings? I recently discovered them, and I have LOVED every one I've tried.
I like the plate. Your dinner looks really good too.
i dont like salad dressing either. i just like it dry!!
and i think ur chicken looks really good :)
I love almond-encrusted chicken. So good - I'll have to try your recipe!
Ok. I love Dr. Drew. But that song that VH1 insists on playing drives me off the shoe. And Jeff Conway. So creepy. Is it really good, though?
carolinebee/ he is CUCKOO! but makes me laugh everytime he starts talking.
hangrypants/good tip - I will try adding those things next time!
chickpea/i tried the annie's goddess dressing and didnt like it - i know i am prob the only one. Maybe i should try some other...
caitlin/I wish I could do salad dry, but I need something on there for it to go down! :)
macduff/jeff conway is scary. did you see last night when he went home and finally got his pills - it was completely freaky!
I'm the same way about dressings! It's hard for me to stick with the bottled stuff...I'd rather make a quick vinaigrette.
Love the plates...and love the chicken - great dinner!!
cute plate!
And the purpose of the food is first to taste good, second smells good, and third looks good. :D
I don't like salad dressing in general, so I just use olive oil and balsamic.
Wow, how cool that you made almond butter without even trying girl!
I don't watch the show because addiction disturbs me to no end! But I'm hot for Dr. Drew! :)
I'd LOVE your mac & cheese recipe! Can you e-mail it to me? Thank you so much Lauren!
Cute plate :)
Great plate, girly! Your dinner sounds/looks fabulous!
Wow, that salad looks so good! I like the squash touch...I've never thought to put squash in a salad, but that's a great idea
I love that plate :) Nice present!
Very cute plate!! :) Can't wait to see the others...
what a cute plate! i totally agree about cleaning the food processor- what a PAIN
hope you enjoy your night!
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