LEMON MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS

Lemon Mustard Chicken with Almonds image

I love sweet-and-sour flavoring and came up with this version to capture that taste in chicken. The gelatin and mustard make an attractive golden sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons thinly sliced almonds
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine gelatin, butter, mustard, garlic salt and pepper. Brush over both sides of the chicken breasts and place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Spoon remaining mixture around chicken. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes, basting once. Uncover; baste and sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.