Almond Crusted Chicken With Strawberry Basil Balsamic Glaze

A sliced almond crust chicken breast topped with fresh basil and balsamic glaze, served with roasted broccoli on a white plate.

Almond crusted chicken with a delicious Strawberry Basil balsamic glaze. The perfect combination of savory, nutty, and sweet!

Or make it even easier - Try using our Strawberry Zinfandel Balsamic Glaze instead of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar listed in the ingredients.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 C. almond flour or almond meal (Panko can be used as well...the almond flour/meal is a great gluten free option)
  • 1/2 C. slivered almonds, chopped coarsely
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. pepper
  • 1/4 t. granulated garlic
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 C. strawberry jam
  • 3 T. The Olive Tap's Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar
  • Approximately 2-3 T. The Olive Tap's Basil Olive Oilor swap for
  • Strawberry Zinfandel Balsamic Glaze
  • 2 T. chopped, fresh basil...plus additional for garnish

 

Directions:

For the Strawberry Basil Balsamic Glaze:In a bowl mix together the jam, Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar, and 2 T. chopped, fresh basil.  Stir until combined and set aside.For the Almond Crusted Chicken:Add the almond flour/meal, almonds, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic into a re-sealable bag.  Rinse the chicken and dry off, and place in bag of crust mixture, shaking to coat one piece at a time. Place on wire rack on top of roasting pan and bake for 20-25 minutes (depending on thickness and size of breasts) or until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees), and the coating is starting to turn golden brown.  You can also place the chicken under the broiler for an additional few minutes to get a nice crust.On the Plates:Slice the almond crusted chicken into strips. Drizzle with basil olive oil, and top with strawberry basil balsamic glaze. Finish with fresh basil garnish.An Olive Tap original by Melanie, Long Grove, IL

Products featured in this recipe
A bottle of Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar from The Olive Tap with a picture of fresh strawberries, surrounded by grapes in front of a wooden barrel, and a sweetness scale indicating a four.

Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar

Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar
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A bottle of The Olive Tap Basil Olive Oil next to olives and leaves with an inset showing a fresh basil on a light background with the words "fusion crushed!" at the bottom of the picture.

Basil Olive Oil

Basil Olive Oil
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A bottle of Strawberry Zinfandel Balsamic Glaze from The Olive Tap in front of a decorative wooden barrel, purple grapes and their leaves, and a red wall in the background.

Strawberry Zinfandel Balsamic Glaze

Strawberry Zinfandel Balsamic Glaze
$12.95