Almond-Crusted Catalan Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cut-up broiler-fryer chicken, skinned
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange rind
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 cup fine dry plain breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, make marinade by mixing together the mayonnaise, garlic, orange juice, orange peel, honey, 1/8 teaspoon of the cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.

2. 2

   Add the chicken, turning to coat.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, occasionally spooning marinade over chicken.

4. 4

   In a pie pan, mix together the remaining cinnamon, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, almonds and olive oil.

5. 5

   Bake, stirring occasionally, in 350°F oven about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the marinade and roll, one piece at a time, in breadcrumb mixture.

7. 7

   Place the chicken in single layer in a lightly greased shallow baking pan.

8. 8

   Bake in a 350°F oven about 1 hour or until crisp and brown and fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.