Best Amaretto Almond Chicken Recipes

Arcadian Cafe's Chicken Amaretto image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
Dish of water
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Peanut oil, for frying
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or use 1 tablespoon of chicken paste with 2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur (recommended: Amaretto)
Olive oil, for sautéing
4 portobello caps, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, sliced

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 Chicken image

Provided by Verelucky

Time 45m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter (divided in half)
3 -4 boneless chicken breast halves
3 green onions, diced
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded gruyere, cheese
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1/4 cup capers

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.

Chicken Amaretto Di Saronno image

Provided by Laurawombat Garcia

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt
pepper
garlic powder
curry powder
flour
1/4 cup butter
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, thickly sliced
1/4 cup Amaretto
1 grated lemon, juice and zest of
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
pepperidge farm patty shell

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 Chicken image

Provided by Shawnee TX

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Steps:

Mix the can of frozen orange juice with a half can of water.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt.
Coat chicken with this mixture.
Heat oil and butter in skillet and saute chicken until brown.
Remove and put in casserole.
To skillet, add mustard, orange juice and Amaretto.
Increase heat and boil, stirring constantly, until thick.
Pour sauce over chicken and bake, covered, for 45 minutes. this can be frozen and reheated later.