Recipe: Almond Flax Crusted Chicken

• 4 (4-6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/3 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 tablespoons ground flax seed
• ½ cup almond meal

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the chicken breasts between wax paper and pound with a meat cleaver until thin. In a small bowl combine the olive oil, almond butter, lemon juice, and all the spices and herbs. Spread the mixture on the chicken breasts. Combine the flax seed and almond meal in a small bowl and set aside. Place the chicken breasts on a lightly oiled baking tray. Sprinkle half of the almond-flax mixture evenly across both sides of the chicken. Place the chicken in the center of the oven and bake for 20–30 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer reaches 165 degrees on the thickest part of the chicken.

Nutritional analysis per serving (1 4-ounce breast): calories 262 fat 15 g, saturated fat 2 g, cholesterol 62 mg, fiber 4 g, protein 30 g, carbohydrate 4 g, sodium 325 mg 

(Serves 4)

Courtesy of The Blood Sugar Solution 10 Day Detox Diet