AMARETTO LEMON CHICKEN

Amaretto Lemon Chicken image

Provided by akcooker

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 lb mushroom, cleaned and sliced
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup Amaretto
1 grated lemon, rind of
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

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.