Lemon Chicken Almondine Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lemon , juice of
1 tsp grated lemon peel
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup toasted almond
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water

Directions:

Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Place in a shallow dish.
Combine lemon juice, peel, Dijon, garlic, pepper, and olive oil. Pour over chicken, and marinate 1 hour, turning if necessary.
Toast the almonds till they are golden brown, about 5 min on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven, or in the microwave on a plate for about 3 minutes.Set aside.
Drain chicken, reserving the marinade. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the chicken till lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 min per side.
Remove the chicken to a plate.
Add reserved marinade and chicken stock to the pan, mixing together. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in the cornstarch mixture, continuing stirring till thickened and smooth.
Return the chicken to the pan and heat through, covering with sauce. Remove the chicken to a serving plate, cover with sauce and sprinkle with almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	275.6 Kcal (1154 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.97g	26%
Cholesterol	69.62mg	23%
Sodium	685.4mg	29%
Potassium	538.3mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.79g	2%
Sugars	1.45g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.59g	10%
Protein	27.97g	56%
Vitamin C	13.1mg	22%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	63.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	123.85 Kcal (519 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.62g	26%
Cholesterol	31.29mg	23%
Sodium	308.01mg	29%
Potassium	241.9mg	11%
Total Carbs	2.6g	2%
Sugars	0.65g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	10%
Protein	12.57g	56%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	22%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	28.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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