1½ cups sliced almonds
¾ cup Italian style bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon water
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Preheat oven to 400º. In a food processor or blender, process the almonds until finely chopped. Place in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
Place the beaten eggs in a shallow bowl. Coat chicken with crumb mixture, then dip in egg mixture and roll in almonds.
Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear.