Oven-Ready
Premium
Smoked Almond-Crusted Chicken
with red pepper broccoli
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
- Mediterranean
Chef
Laura Alpern
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
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2 oz. Creme Fraiche
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1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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½ oz. Smoked Almonds
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0.42 oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
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0.42 oz. Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) jOQ068qA
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates24g
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Net Carbs17g
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Fat33g
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Protein46g
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Sodium1340mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Broccoli
Trim discolored ends off broccoli, if necessary.
In one provided tray, combine broccoli, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Spread into an even layer. Cover tray with foil.Bake covered in hot oven, 10 minutes.While broccoli bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Chicken
Finely crush almonds in shipping bag.
In a mixing bowl, combine panko, crushed almonds, and 1 tsp. olive oil. Set aside.Pat chicken dry and place in second provided tray. Top with 1 tsp. olive oil and massage oil into chicken. Season both sides with half the garlic pepper (reserve remaining for crema) and a pinch of salt. Top chicken evenly with mayonnaise, 1 tsp. pesto (reserve remaining for broccoli), then panko-almond mixture, pressing gently to adhere.After 10 minutes, carefully remove broccoli tray from oven and remove foil. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Crema
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until broccoli is tender, panko-almond topping is golden-brown, and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, in another mixing bowl, combine creme fraiche, remaining garlic pepper, and 2 tsp. water until smooth. Set aside.Carefully remove both trays from oven. Using a clean utensil, stir remaining pesto into broccoli.To serve, top chicken with crema and garnish broccoli with cheese. Bon appétit!
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