Chicken With Apples And Almonds Recipes

SPICED CHICKEN AND RICE WITH APPLES AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
• Mix the chicken thighs (take skin off if not already off) in a large bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1.5 teaspoons of the kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the cumin (1 teaspoon), and the cinnamon (1 teaspoon) until well coated. Set aside.
• Add the basmati rice (1.5 cups), the diced onion, the diced apple, the raisins (1/2 cup), the slivered almonds (1/2 cup), and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the prepared baking dish. Stir to coat in the oil.
• Pour the chicken stock on top of the rice mixture. Place the chicken thighs on top.
• Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until chicken is starting to cook and liquid underneath is bubbling. Remove foil; bake for another 20 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked (you can check that it's 165 degrees with a meat thermometer if you wish).
• Remove the chicken thighs and place on a plate. Stir the rice mixture to fluff up a bit and distribute all the juices.
• Serve.

CRISPY ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APPLE-FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the panko, almond flour, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a shallow dish, using your fingers to evenly blend the zest into the crumbs. Lightly beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat about 1/3 cup olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (it?s hot enough when a pinch of panko sizzles when it hits the oil). Working with 2 or 3 chicken breasts at a time, dip each piece in the beaten egg, letting the excess drip off, then press the chicken into the crumb mixture to coat. Add to the hot oil and cook until browned and cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Reduce the heat if the chicken is browning too quickly and add more olive oil as needed between batches.
• Toss the greens, fennel, apple, basil and red onion with the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Divide the chicken among plates and serve with the salad and lemon wedges.

BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH APPLES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a deep oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs to the hot oil and cook until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
• Add sliced onions to the skillet and saute until they just start to brown, about 3 minutes. Pour in apple cider and chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Stir in thyme and salt. Simmer until the onions are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• Add chicken back to the skillet and spoon some sauce over the top. Arrange sliced apples around the chicken. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove skillet from the oven and carefully uncover. Transfer chicken from the skillet to a plate and keep warm. Whisk heavy cream and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Stir gently into the sauce in the skillet. Place chicken back into the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
• Return skillet to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes more. Serve chicken and apples with the sauce.

ALMOND FRIED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED KALE AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the apple wedges and kale with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the kale is crisp, about 20 minutes.
• Whisk together the almond butter, milk, honey and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
• Dredge the chicken in the flour, coat with the almond butter mixture, then roll in the panko breadcrumbs.
• Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. Pan fry the chicken, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning, until crispy and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with the roasted kale and apples and lemon wedges.

APPLE AND ALMOND STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In skillet, melt margarine, saute apple, margarine, almonds, and cinnamon until apple is tender, around 5 minutes.
• Flatten chicken breasts. Top with apple mixture, roll and secure with toothpicks.
• Dip into egg white mixture, then into bread crumbs.
• In a skillet, heat oil, saute breasts until browned on all sides. Place in a baking dish.
• Sauce:.
• In small saucepan, melt margarine. Add flour, cook with stirring for 1 minute.
• Add apple juice, stock, cinnamon, brown sugar. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Pour over chicken, cover, and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked.

ALMOND FRIED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED KALE AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the kale and apples on a baking sheet with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Roast, stirring occasionally,until the apples are tender and the kale is crisp, about 20 minutes.
• Whisk the almond butter with the milk, honey and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Dredge the chicken in flour, coat with the almond butter mixture, then roll in the panko.
• Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the chicken, adjusting the heat as necessary to keep it from burning, until crispy and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with the roasted kale and apples and a squeeze of lemon.

ALMOND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Dice chicken into 1 inch cubes.
• Combine marinade ingredients, add chicken and mix well.
• Let stand 1/2 hour.
• Heat oil in wok, add chicken and stir fry until browned.
• Remove chicken and drain well.
• Stir fry ginger, onion, pepper and bamboo shoots for about 1 minute, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Combine ingredients for seasoning sauce in a small bowl, mix well and add to wok.
• Bring to boil.
• Add chicken to boiling sauce.
• Stir fry chicken until coated with sauce.
• Add almonds, mix well and serve hot.
• Variation----------------------.
• Deep fry slivered almonds in vegetable oil for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp them up.
• Drain well on paper towel.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before using.

CHUNKY APPLE AND ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss apple with lemon juice. Stir together with remaining ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill for at least 30 minutes (optional).
• Serve on thick sliced bread, crackers, or a bed of lettuce.