Best Amaretto Almond Chicken Recipes

FANTASTIC CHICKEN AMARETTO

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
• Roll/coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
• Saute chicken in oil until golden brown and transfer to a greased casserole dish.
• In the same skillet, increase the heat to med-high and melt butter.
• Add in Dijon mustard, orange juice concentrate, water and Amaretto; stir constantly until liquid is reduced.
• Pour the sauce over chicken.
• Bake covered for 35-40 minutes.

AMARETTO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in large skillet over med high heat.
• Brown chicken in butter quickly, remove to a 9x13 pan.
• Add remaining 1/4 cup butter to pan and brown the green onion and mushrooms with the garlic and tarragon.
• Pour this over the chicken.
• Heat the cream, cheese and amaretto in the pan, whisking rapidly.
• Stir in capers then pour the sauce over the chicken.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

ARCADIAN CAFE'S CHICKEN AMARETTO

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, add 1/2-inch of oil and heat to 325 degrees F. Dip chicken in water, sprinkle curry on both sides, roll in flour and repeat for remaining chicken breast. Fry chicken in oil for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear when pierced. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• In a separate pot bring the broth to a boil. Sift the flour directly into the stock, and immediately start whisking. Continue to boil on medium heat until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in the liqueur.
• In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the portobello slices and the garlic. Saute until mushrooms are tender.
• Place chicken breast on plate, top with mushrooms, and then cover with the sauce.

AMARETTO LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1-inch wide strips.
• Mix seasonings and flour in plastic zip-loc bag; shake chicken strips in mixture to coat thoroughly.
• Melt butter over medium heat (or use oil) and saute chicken quickly.
• Reduce to medium low and add mushrooms, almonds, lemon rind and juice and Amaretto.
• Stir thoroughly and simmer to warm through, about 5 minutes.
• Stir cornstarch into water, then blend with broth.
• Pour into chicken mixture.
• Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Serve over noodles or rice.

CHICKEN AMARETTO DI SARONNO

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1 inch wide strips. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and curry powder.
• Roll strips in flour. Heat butter in large skillet. Brown chicken pieces on all sides. Add mushrooms, Amaretto, grated lemon rind and juice. Simmer 5 minutes.
• Mix chicken broth and cornstarch. Stir mixture into skillet. Stir over low heat until mixture bubbles and thickens.
• Season to taste with salt, if necessary. Spoon mixture into baked patty shells. Garnish with parsley and diced tomato, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

AMARETTO ALMOND CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet, melt the butter and brown the almonds until golden brown; be very careful as they will burn quickly.
• As soon as the almonds are nicely browned, add the Amaretto; be extremely careful as it should and will flame up for about 10 seconds or so.
• After about 30 to 40 seconds you will have very little liquid in the pan (it will be dark brown).
• Add the cream, tomato paste, and the crushed bouillon cube and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a rolling simmer and reduce by half (about 12 minutes) stirring often.
• The finished sauce should have a beige, ever so slight pink color and coat the back of a spoon.
• NOTE: If the Amaretto doesn't flare up in the pan, don't worry! Your sauce will be fine.

AMARETTO ALMOND CHICKEN RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt the butter. Coat the chicken breast in the flour mixture and saute in the butter, turning until cooked thru and browned. Add garlic. Remove chicken and keep warm. Add almonds and Amaretto to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the cream and heat thru stirring till thicken. Return the chicken to the skillet coating chicken. Let stand covered a few mins before serving.