Lemon Almond Chicken
- 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
- Combine lemon juice, mustard, garlic and pepper.
- Add 5 teaspoons of the oil. Add chicken to the marinade and let sit at least one hour.
- In a large skillet, saute almonds in 1/2 teaspoon of oil until brown.
- Remove.
- Drain chicken; reserve marinade. Cook chicken in remaining oil for 6 to 10 minutes.
- Add marinade to pan and add chicken broth and cornstarch mix.
- Heat until mixture reduces by half.
- Add marmalade.
- Melt.
- Stir in butter, parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to pan and add almonds.
- Garnish with lemon.
- Serve with rice or your favorite side dish.
lemon juice, mustard, garlic, pepper, olive oil, chicken breasts, almonds, chicken broth, cornstarch, orange marmalade, butter, parsley, red pepper
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=705445 (may not work)