Almond Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Almond Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Tbsp. lemon juice; 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 6 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided; 3 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut in half; 1 c. sliced almonds; 2 c. chicken broth; 1 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water; 2 Tbsp. lemon or orange marmalade; 2 Tbsp. butter, cut in bits; 2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley; 1/4 tsp. red pepper

Servings: persons

5 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
3 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut in half
1 c. sliced almonds
2 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. lemon or orange marmalade
2 Tbsp. butter, cut in bits
2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. red pepper

1
Combine first 4 ingredients.
2
Beat in 5 tablespoons of oil. Add chicken and marinate 1 hour at room temperature.
3
In a large skillet, saute almonds in 1/2 tablespoon of oil until golden. Remove and reserve.
4
Wipe out pan.
5
Drain chicken.
6
Reserve marinade.
7
Cook chicken over high heat in remaining 1 tablespoon of oil until brown on each side, 6 to 10 minutes total or until just tender.
8
Remove chicken.
9
Strain marinade into pan.
10
Add chicken broth and cornstarch mixture.
11
Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces by half, about 5 minutes.
12
Add marmalade and stir over medium heat until melted. Stir in butter, parsley and red pepper.
13
Return chicken to pan. Heat through and add almonds.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Tbsp. lemon juice, 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and more.

Yes, Almond Lemon Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Lemon Chicken

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