Tangy Chicken Almondine Recipe 🍗
Description: Don’t let the simplicity of the ingredients fool you – this is a great, quick way to prepare chicken breasts. Tangy Chicken Almondine brings together the succulence of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with the zestiness of lemon juice and the crunch of almonds, creating a delightful dish that’s sure to please your taste buds!
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/4 cup | Flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Black pepper |
| 4 | Boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
| 3 tbsp | Butter |
| 1/3 cup | Lemon juice |
| 2 tbsp | Fresh parsley |
| Handful | Almonds |
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken: Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until thin.
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Dredge Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned and fork-tender, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the cooked chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.
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Toast Almonds: In the same skillet over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the almonds and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
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Create Sauce: Once the almonds are toasted, stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Allow the sauce to simmer for a minute or two, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Serve: Spoon the tangy almond sauce over the cooked chicken breasts.
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Enjoy: Serve your Tangy Chicken Almondine hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Pair it with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 281.1
- Total Fat: 14.1g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2g
- Cholesterol: 91.3mg
- Sodium: 429.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Protein: 29.8g
Recipe Notes:
- For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice and parsley in the sauce according to your taste preferences.
- If you’re allergic to almonds, you can substitute them with toasted pine nuts or chopped pecans for a similar nutty crunch.
Enjoy this delightful Tangy Chicken Almondine recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you need a quick and flavorful meal!
