BALSAMIC ALMOND CHICKEN

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Brown sugar and balsamic vinegar lend a sweet and subtly tangy flavor to this tender almond-crusted chicken dish. Lisa Ruehlow - Blaine, MN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine almonds and flour. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Dip chicken in eggs; then coat with almond mixture. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, broth, vinegar and brown sugar until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.