Almond & Garlic-Crusted Chicken
with Roasted Veggie Chunks & Dill-Parsley Mayo
- Almond
- Gluten(Wheat)
- Eggs
- Soy
This is crumbed chicken with a difference. First, it's spread with herbed mayo and then it's topped with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and chopped roasted almonds. There's no dipping in egg and flour, and the result is a total game changer.
Ingredients
2
Red Kumara
1
parsnip
½ packet
roasted almonds
(Contains: Almond; )
1 clove
garlic
½ packet
panko breadcrumbs
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); )
1 packet
chicken breast
1 packet
Dill & Parsley Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs, Soy; )
1
tomato
1 bag
salad leaves
Not included in your delivery
Olive Oil
1 tsp
balsamic vinegar
½ tsp
honey
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Cut the red kumara (unpeeled) into 2cm chunks. Cut the parsnip (unpeeled) to 1cm chunks. Place the veggies on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes. TIP: Cut the veggies to size so they cook in time!
While the veggies are roasting, roughly chop the roasted almonds (see ingredients). Finely chop the garlic. In a medium bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients), almonds, garlic and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Place the chicken breast between two sheets of baking paper. Pound the chicken with a meat mallet or rolling pin until it is an even thickness, about 1cm thick.
Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper and place on a second oven tray lined with baking paper. Spread 1/2 the dill & parsley mayonnaise over the chicken, then spoon over the almond crumb, pressing down gently to help it stick. Bake until the crust is golden and the chicken is cooked through, 12-15 minutes. TIP: The chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.
While the chicken is baking, roughly chop the tomato. In a medium bowl, combine a generous drizzle of olive oil, the balsamic vinegar and honey. Add the tomato and spinach & rocket mix. Toss to combine.
Divide the roasted veggie chunks, almond and herb-crusted chicken and salad between plates. Serve with the remaining dill-parsley mayo.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the almond crust, which added extra flavour to the chicken. Some found the dish delicious, while others felt it lacked seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Several found it easy to prepare, with kids able to help. Others felt the crumbing process was time-consuming and messy.
- Suggestions: Consider frying the chicken before baking for better browning. Try adding mustard to the panko crumbs or using the crust on fish for variety.
- Cooking tips: Ensure vegetables are cut to the right size for even cooking. Some found success using an air fryer instead of the oven.
- Vegetables: Balance the sweetness of kumara with other vegetables like pumpkin or carrot. Consider adding corn on the cob for more variety.
