directions
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1
Coarsely chop almonds
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2
Remove cilantro leaves from stems and mince
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3
Trim chicken and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness
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4
Combine the breadcrumbs, almonds, cilantro and curry powder on a plate
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5
To make yogurt sauce, stir together yogurt, minced cilantro and honey
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6
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
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7
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat
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8
Coat chicken with flour, shaking off excess
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9
Dip in egg mixture, coating well and then dredge in nut mixture forming a thick coating
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10
Cook chicken in hot oil to brown only, about 2 minutes per side
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11
Transfer to a baking sheet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes in the oven to finish cooking through
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12
Serve topped with Yogurt Sauce.
ALMOND CURRY CHICKEN BREASTS WITH YOGURT SAUCE
ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 3 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg mixed with 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup soft fresh breadcrumbs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Yogurt Sauce:
- 8 ounces plain yogurt
- 3 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey