The unique combination of smoked almonds, Brie cheese and fresh sage gives this crunchy chicken a rich, smoky flavor.

The unique combination of smoked almonds, Brie cheese and fresh sage gives this crunchy chicken a rich, smoky flavor your guests won't be able to stop talking about. A spoon of delicious warm red rasperry sauce drizzed over the top adds a burst of color and makes for a beautiful presentation. Serve with freshly-baked herb bread still warm from the oven.

Your Menu: Serves 4

Crunchy Crimson Chicken
Herb Bread

• Cooked green beans
• Berries and ice cream

Test Kitchen Tips:

Make sauce for the chicken up to 24 hours ahead. Transfer to a covered container and chill. Reheat in a saucepan before serving.

Bread can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored, tightly wrapped, at room temperature. Or, overwrap with foil and freezer up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Cook fresh, trimmed green beans in a small amount of lightly salted boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. If you like, toss with a little butter, salt, and pepper.

Shopping List for Chicken:

• 16-ounce package frozen raspberries
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1 quart milk
• 1 6-ounce can smoked almonds
• 1 3- to 4-ounce round Brie cheese
• 1 orange (optional)
• 8 ounces fresh green beans
• 1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream
• 1 pint fresh strawberries

Pantry Items:

• honey
• cornstarch
• salt
• ground black pepper
• olive oil

Shopping List for Bread:

• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 1 pound butter
• 1 container caraway seeds
• 1 container poppy seeds
• 1 container dried minced onion
• 1 container ground sage
• 1 container ground nutmeg
• 1 package bread flour

Pantry Item:

• sugar
• salt
• shortening for greasing bowl and pans

Equipment Needed:

For Chicken

• measuring spoons
• cutting board and knife
• medium saucepan with lid
• wooden spoon
• small bowl
• plastic wrap
• meat mallet
• medium bowl
• shallow dish
• food processor for grinding nuts
• large skillet
• tongs
• baking sheet
• fine shredder (optional)
• large saucepan with lid
• colander

For Bread

• measuring cups and spoons
• 2 large bowls
• medium saucepan
• wooden spoons
• instant-read thermometer
• pastry cloth
• 2 9x5x3-inch loaf pans

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