Almond Crusted Chicken with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce

INGREDIENTS

boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup

panko bread crumbs

1/3 cup

sliced almonds (, coarsely ground)

1 tbsp

chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried (, crushed)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

8 tsp

canola oil (, divided)

1 tsp

canola oil

1/4 cup

diced shallot

1/3 cup

strawberry preserves ((use a less sugar jam for a less sweet sauce, if desired))

3 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup

low-sodium chicken broth