Lemon Almond Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Almond 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; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 6 1/2 tsp. olive oil; 6 chicken breasts; 1 c. almonds, sliced; 2 c. chicken broth; 1 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water; 2 Tbsp. orange marmalade; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. parsley; 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

5 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 1/2 tsp. olive oil
6 chicken breasts
1 c. almonds, sliced
2 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. orange marmalade
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. parsley
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1
Combine lemon juice, mustard, garlic and pepper.
2
Add 5 teaspoons of the oil. Add chicken to the marinade and let sit at least one hour.
3
In a large skillet, saute almonds in 1/2 teaspoon of oil until brown.
4
Remove.
5
Drain chicken; reserve marinade. Cook chicken in remaining oil for 6 to 10 minutes.
6
Add marinade to pan and add chicken broth and cornstarch mix.
7
Heat until mixture reduces by half.
8
Add marmalade.
9
Melt.
10
Stir in butter, parsley and red pepper flakes.
11
Return chicken to pan and add almonds.
12
Garnish with lemon.
13
Serve with rice or your favorite side dish.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and more.

Yes, Lemon Almond 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.

Lemon Almond Chicken

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