Baked Honey Almond Chicken

If you’re looking for a simple yet flavorful way to upgrade your chicken dinner, this baked almond chicken recipe is a must-try! With just a handful of ingredients—chicken, almonds, honey, and a touch of seasoning—you’ll have a crispy, protein-packed meal that’s both easy to make and incredibly delicious.

A plate of Crunchy Honey Almond Chicken served with fluffy white rice and roasted broccoli. The chicken is coated in a crispy almond and honey mixture for a flavorful, protein-rich meal. A simple, healthy dinner that's easy to make! | Gathered In The Kitchen

Do you ever get an idea in your head that may or may not make a whole lot of sense? Well I had the strange idea of chicken crusted with honey and almonds the other day and decided to act on it…for Lover Boy’s sake! (or so I thought…) Now, as many of you know, I am not a big fan of chicken. I cook it once in a blue moon, literally. I know, I’m weird! Who doesn’t like chicken?!?

So at 4:30pm I loaded the kids into the stroller and walked to the grocery store to buy some chicken. Once we got home I got started preparing this “idea” … Then I asked my neighbors if they wanted to come over for dinner! Lover Boy said I shouldn’t invite people over for meals I am “just trying out”, in an effort to spare their taste buds. Oh well!

I thought that it turned out as good as chicken can taste, Lover Boy on the other hand was not really a fan. However, he did say it may have been due to the fact that when he saw me preparing it – he thought I was putting sesame seeds on the chicken (not almonds) so he was expecting a totally different taste than what it really was. Oh the surprises at our house, I like to keep him on his toes! 🙂

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure here.

I’ll let you be the judge!

Ingredients

  • chicken breasts – boneless & skinless
  • almonds
  • dry ground mustard
  • honey
  • salt

Instructions

This easy honey almond chicken comes together quickly and bakes to crispy perfection!

  • Prepare the Almond Coating – Blend dry ingredients into small chunks to create a crispy coating for the chicken
  • Coat the Chicken – Drizzle honey over the chicken, then coat it evenly with the almond mixture
  • Prepare for Baking – Place coated chicken on a broiler pan and add water underneath to keep it moist
  • Bake to Perfection – Bake at 400°F until fully cooked, adjusting time based on thickness
Step-by-step process of making Crunchy Honey Almond Chicken—sliced almonds blended into a coating, fresh chicken drizzled with honey, coated in the almond mixture, and placed on a baking rack. A simple, flavorful, and crispy baked chicken recipe! | Gathered In The Kitchen

Looking for more healthy chicken recipes? Try my Keto Friendly Chicken Skewers with Creamy Turmeric Dip or Honey Almond Crusted Chicken Salad!

Printable Recipe Card

A plate of Crunchy Honey Almond Chicken served with fluffy white rice and roasted broccoli. The chicken is coated in a crispy almond and honey mixture for a flavorful, protein-rich meal. A simple, healthy dinner that's easy to make! | Gathered In The Kitchen

Crunchy Honey Almond Chicken Recipe

Stephanie | Gathered In The Kitchen
Coated in a crunchy almond blend and drizzled with honey, this baked chicken is flavorful and easy to make. Perfect with rice and broccoli for a healthy meal!
No ratings yet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • broiler pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c almonds
  • 1/4 tsp salt Kosher
  • 1 tsp dry ground mustard
  • 1 pkg chicken breasts boneless & skinless – cut into strips
  • 2 tbs honey

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F to ensure it’s ready for baking.

Prepare the Almond Coating

  • In a blender, add all the dry ingredients and blend until they form small chunks. This will be the crispy coating for the chicken.

Coat the Chicken

  • Drizzle honey all over the chicken.
  • On a large plate, spread out half of the almond mixture.
  • Place the chicken on top, then sprinkle the remaining almond mixture over the chicken. Press gently to coat evenly on all sides.

Prepare for Baking

  • Place the coated chicken on a broiler pan for even cooking.
  • Pour ½ cup of water into the lower pan to help keep the chicken moist while baking.

Bake to Perfection

  • Bake at 400°F until the chicken is fully cooked. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken.

Notes

Note: Cooking time varies based on the thickness of your chicken. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature—it should reach 165°F for safe consumption.
Serve with steamed broccoli and cooked rice.
Keyword chicken
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

This Crunchy Honey Almond Chicken is a simple, delicious way to bring bold flavor and crisp texture to your dinner table. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below!

Similar Posts

2 Comments

  1. This chicken looks and sounds fantatic!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.