Nut-Crusted Chicken
( SERVES 4 )

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Regional Newspapers 22/9/2010

Chopped macadamia nuts or hazelnuts could replace the almonds.

2	Chicken breasts, large, skinned and boned
2 tsp	Balsamic vinegar
1 clove	Garlic, crushed
1 to taste	Salt & freshly ground pepper
4 tsp	Cornflour
3 Tbsp	Walnut oil, or hazelnut oil
2 Tbsp	Orange juice, or water
70 g	Almonds, sliced
1	Egg

Halve each chicken breast lengthwise.
Combine the balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, 2 tbsp of cornflour and the orange juice or water. Mix well. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 190degC. Place 2-3 tbsp of oil in an oven pan and heat for five minutes. Lightly beat the egg together with the remaining 2 tbsp of cornflour.
Place the almonds on a board. Dip the chicken portions into the egg mixture, then coat with the almonds.
Place in the preheated oven pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked and golden.
Great served with a fresh fruit salsa or plum sauce.

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