Almond Crusted Catalan Chicken

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This really turns plain-old-chicken into something interesting. I've doubled this recipe and it works just as well. Goes great with some basmati rice and a green salad. Prep time includes marinating the chickens. use matzoh meal instead of breadcrumbs and this is perfect for passover.

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Steps

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In a large mixing bowl , make marinade by mixing together the mayonnaise , garlic , orange juice , orange peel , honey , 1 / 8 teaspoon of the cinnamon , 1 / 4 teaspoon of the salt and 1 / 4 teaspoon of the pepper.

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Add the chicken , turning to coat.

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Cover and refrigerate 1 hour , occasionally spooning marinade over chicken.

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In a pie pan , mix together the remaining cinnamon , salt , pepper , breadcrumbs , almonds and olive oil.

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Remove the chicken from the marinade and roll , one piece at a time , in breadcrumb mixture.

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Place the chicken in single layer in a lightly greased shallow baking pan.

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Bake in a 350f oven about 1 hour or until crisp and brown and fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.

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Ingredients

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broiler-fryer chicken, mayonnaise, garlic cloves, fresh orange juice, orange rind, honey, cinnamon, salt, pepper, plain breadcrumbs, sliced almonds, olive oil