My wife does not often make it but when she does I always appreciate it. I am talking about her roasted almond coated chicken! The recipe is really quite simple and it is her personal recipe and it tastes awesome! To pair with this wonderful dish I opened a lovely bottle of the 2003 Four Gates Merlot. The funny thing about this bottle was that it was slightly out of whack a few years ago. A few years ago the acidity was way too high and it would dominate the palate. Now, the acid has calmed down, the wine’s muscle and full body is now in full bloom, and the chocolate and fruit are showing quite well, along with some rich oak. The wine is really a joy and a crazy good deal at 20 bucks! That is the good news the bad news is that I think it is sold out 😦 We paired the chicken with a lovely kasha and mushroom pilaf and a fresh green salad.

Roasted almond coated chicken recipe

1. Fresh chicken
2. Unsweetened apple sauce
3. Ground almond meal – NOT blanched almond flour
4. Ground sage
5. Garlic powder
6. Black pepper

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