ALMOND CHICKEN & STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC SAUCE

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Crispy chicken with a sweet-tart sauce is served alongside wilted spinach for this special meal. I created the recipe many years ago for a contest, and it won the grand prize! It's easy to make and comes off as very elegant. -Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup unblanched almonds, coarsely ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup strawberry preserves
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, almonds, salt and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and turn to coat. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, cook shallots in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the broth, preserves, vinegar and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes or until thickened., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Drain; serve with chicken and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Gianluca Fagnani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and the sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ahsan Zaman
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Wow! This dish was amazing. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Greg Spivey
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the sauce next time.


Huzaifa Gopang
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I'm not a big fan of almonds, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was moist and the sauce was light and refreshing.


Chisom James
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md.Kamrul Hasan
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again with a different cooking method for the chicken.


Salman afridi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tahasin Tanzim
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


potetoLT
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Laiba Assad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and the sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


MR TALANTA AFRICA
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Wow! This dish was amazing. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


White Money
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the sauce next time.


Shahid Shosho
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I'm not a big fan of almonds, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was moist and the sauce was light and refreshing.


Charley Cervantes
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Samson Alemshet
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The almond chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again with a different cooking method for the chicken.


Syanda Gumede
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This almond chicken with strawberry balsamic sauce was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.