Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Cooking spray

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place first 3 ingredients in a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan frequently. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Place nut mixture, thyme, and peppercorns in a spice or coffee grinder; pulse mixture 15 times to coarsely chop.
  • Place nut mixture in a shallow pan; place egg whites in another shallow pan. Dip chicken in egg white, and sprinkle with salt; dredge in almond mixture. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; saute 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Place chicken on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until done.