CHICKEN BREAST AMANDINE

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When you don't have time for a lot of prepping for supper. This is simple and elegant and very flavourful.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless chicken breasts, about 1 lb (with skin)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil over moderately-high heat until hot but not smoking and brown chicken, patted dry and seasoned, for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Reduce heat to moderately-low, cook chicken for 6 minutes more on each side, or until it is cooked through, and transfer to 2 plates.
  • Cook almonds in oil over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute, or until golden, and transfer to paper towel to drain.
  • Add wine, water and garlic paste to skillet and boil until reduced by half.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter, parsley, almonds, lemon juice and season to taste.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken.
  • Serve with buttered orzo and steamed broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.8, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 224.6, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 33

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