Best Asparagus Chicken Almonds Recipes

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MOJITO CHICKEN AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS



Mojito Chicken and Roasted Asparagus with Almonds image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Olive oil cooking spray
2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds)
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pound cut-up skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup rum
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup couscous, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Arrange asparagus on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Top the asparagus with almonds and roast 5 more minutes, until fork-tender and almonds are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and sugar and cook 3 minutes, until soft stirring with wooden spoon. Add chicken and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Add lime juice and carefully, off the heat, add the rum. Return to the heat and add lime zest, salt, pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve chicken, garnished with mint, over couscous with the almond topped asparagus on the side.

CHICKEN, WITH ASPARAGUS AND ALMONDS



Chicken, With Asparagus and Almonds image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3- to 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut up
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 shallots, minced
1/2 to 1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed to no more than 3 inches long
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 ounces sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped parsley to garnish

Steps:

  • Wipe the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a large casserole dish, brown the chicken pieces a few at a time. Add the shallots and white wine. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the asparagus is tender.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with almond and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 771, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1473 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN & ALMONDS



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Make and share this Asparagus Chicken & Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut in thin strips
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup blanched almond
2 cups frozen stir fry vegetables, thawed
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon sherry wine
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 lb canned asparagus, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet or wok over medium high heat.
  • Sauté chicken 3 to 5 minutes until golden.
  • Stir in ginger, almonds and vegetables and stir fry another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Combine stock, sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Stir into skillet until bubbling.
  • Fold in asparagus, reheat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 1116.6, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 29.7

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