Great entree recipe for Amaretto Chicken. If you like the flavor of Amaretto and eat chicken, you'll love this cook amaretto chicken recipe.
Instructions
1. To begin making this entree rinse chicken and pound between layers of waxed paper to flatten (it does not have to be flattened much). Set aside.
2. Toast almonds in 350* oven for 6 to 8 minutes until just beginning to color; coarsely grind almonds.
3. In pie plate,combine ground almonds, flour, thyme, salt, and white pepper.
4. In large heavy skillet, heat ? cup of the butter and the 3 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat.
5. Lightly coat chicken with beaten egg; dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
6. Remove chicken and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until chicken is cooked through, about 7 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness of chicken.
7. In medium skillet, melt remaining ? cup butter over medium heat. Add shallots and saute for 2 minutes.
8. Add mushrooms and saute until mushrooms begin to soften.
9. Add Amaretto and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed.
10. Add chicken broth (reserving 3 Tbsp), lemon peel, and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Boil until mixture is reduced to 1 cup, about 8 minutes.
11. Stir together reserved 3 Tbsp broth and cornstarch; add to sauce whisking continuously until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12. Slice cooked chicken into ? -inch wide pieces. Arrange chicken slices on platter and spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with parsley.
13. Makes 6 entree servings
Serve the Amaretto Chicken over the Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf and accompanied
by the Warm Amaretto Fruit Compote
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