Nut-Crusted Chicken

Chopped macadamia nuts or hazelnuts could replace the almonds.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Halve each chicken breast lengthwise.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Place the almonds on a board. Dip the chicken portions into the egg mixture, then coat with the almonds.
5. Place in the preheated oven pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked and golden.
6. Great served with a fresh fruit salsa or plum sauce.