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Amaretto Lemon Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
Delicious and quick, but also a great dish for company. The lemon helps cut the richness of the Amaretto.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Cut chicken into 1-inch wide strips.
2. Mix seasonings and flour in plastic zip-loc bag; shake chicken strips in mixture to coat thoroughly.
3. Melt butter over medium heat (or use oil) and saute chicken quickly.
4. Reduce to medium low and add mushrooms, almonds, lemon rind and juice and Amaretto.
5. Stir thoroughly and simmer to warm through, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir cornstarch into water, then blend with broth.
7. Pour into chicken mixture.
8. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
9. Serve over noodles or rice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com