Chicken Amandine

Chicken Amandine is a classic dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection and topped with a savory almond and garlic sauce. Its a delightful combination of flavors and textures thats sure to impress

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper

Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess

Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat

Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add remaining butter and almonds

Cook until almonds are lightly toasted, about 2 minutes

Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds

Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet

Simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 2-3 minutes

Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving