Almond-Crusted Chicken Marinated Kale Salad (Print Version)

A delightful almond-crusted chicken main, served alongside a refreshing marinated kale and sumac salad for a balanced plate.

# What You'll Need:

→ Almond-Crusted Chicken

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→ Marinated Kale and Sumac Salad

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# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a shallow bowl, combine almond meal, Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - In another bowl, beat the eggs until uniform.
04 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Dip each breast first in the eggs, then coat thoroughly with the almond mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
06 - Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
07 - While chicken bakes, massage kale with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a large bowl until leaves soften, about 2 minutes.
08 - Add red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and sumac to the kale. Toss well to combine.
09 - Top salad with toasted slivered almonds just before serving.
10 - Serve almond-crusted chicken alongside the marinated kale and sumac salad.

# Additional Tips::

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  • The almond crust creates this incredible crunch that never gets soggy, unlike traditional breadcrumbs that can disappoint
  • Massaged kale transforms from tough and bitter into something silky and almost sweet, a technique that changed how I feel about salads forever
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  • Pressing the almond mixture firmly onto the chicken is crucial because loose coating falls off during searing
  • Massaging kale isnt just a gimmick, it breaks down tough cellulose and transforms the texture completely
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  • Buy almond meal instead of grinding almonds yourself to avoid inconsistent texture that leads to patchy coating
  • Toast your slivered almonds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, watching carefully as they burn quickly
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