Almond Crusted Chicken from Jillian Michaels Cookbook!

Last night I made an awesome recipe from Jillian Michaels The Master Your Metabolism Cookbook!
I am not someone who cooks very often, it's actually pretty rare.  I usually make the same things, or we do quick meals like sandwiches, etc.  I want to become more of a cook so before my bible study last night I decided to surprise my hubby with dinner when he got home from work.  He was pretty shocked and told me he "really liked it"...hmmm, maybe he could make me a stay at home wife & then I'd promise to have dinner on the table every night when he got home:) 
Here's the recipe & nutrition facts...I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!

Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts

{Jillian Michaels Master Your Metabolism Cookbook}

Preheat oven to 425.

Toast 1/2 cup of almonds.

Place all ingredients in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

 The mixture will be a thick paste

Arrange chicken breasts in baking dish & top with almond paste.  Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.

Your masterpiece is complete...and delicious!

I added a delicious spinach & strawberry salad with our chicken. 
The dressing is StoneWall Kitchen Strawberry Balsamic Dressing & is YUMMY!

The Recipe
(Serves 4)

1/2 cup unsalted almonds, toasted
2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp grated lemon zest
1 T. fresh lemon juice
3/4 dried rosemary*
1 garlic clove
1/4 tsp salt
4 (4-5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

*Note: I did not use the rosemary because I don't like it and it was great without it so if you don't like it just leave it out!

• Preheat the oven to 425.
• In the work bowl of a food processor, place the almonds, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, garlic, and salt.  Process until coarsely chopped; the mixture will be a thick paste.
• Arrange the chicken breast halves in a baking dish.  Divide the almond paste and spread on the breasts; pat down to cover each breast completely.
• Roast in the oven until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer reads 165-170 degrees, about 10 minutes.  Loosely tent with foil and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 293.3 kcal
Fat 17.4 g
Protein 30 g
Carbs 4.3 g
Sodium 194.2 mg

This recipe is from Jillian Michaels Master Your Metabolism Cookbook