LEMON ALMOND CHICKEN

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"Melt-in-your-mouth tender" is how folks describe this golden chicken with a delicate lemon sauce. The almonds add a subtle nutty flavor everyone enjoys.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-3/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
6 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon minced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine or ginger ale
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Minced fresh parsley
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper; set aside 1/4 cup for sauce. Dredge chicken in remaining flour mixture, then dip in eggs. , Heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , For sauce, melt remaining butter in a small saucepan. Add onions and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in reserved flour mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add the broth, ginger ale and lemon juice; cook for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened and bubbly. Pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-30 minutes. Top with almonds, parsley and lemon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 1517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Ricardo Rodríguez
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Faisal wahla
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender chicken and creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Afaq Ashfaq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rachelle Snowden
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time next time.


Aassam Shbeer
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less lemon juice.


Kinzley
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ayush Rhugoonauth
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kasun Chamara
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I'm not a big fan of lemon chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hana hana Gamogxana
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Dua Rajpoot
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender chicken and creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Olimpia Sainez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Stella Wa Shafik
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time next time.


Dylan Johnson
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less lemon juice.


kugari musa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


muhammad jawad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Prince Amanot
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


CosmicLlama 7
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This lemon almond chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.