almond-lemon chicken stonehouse

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

This is an old recipe that a friend of mine from Mississippi said her grandmother used to make. I found it on a piece of paper tucked into an old photo album. Prep time includes an hour of marinating time.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 10 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For almond-lemon chicken stonehouse

  • 1/4 c
    plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground white pepper
  • 6
    chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
  • 1 c
    sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon or orange marmalade
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried crushed red pepper
  • lemon slices, to garnish

How To Make almond-lemon chicken stonehouse

  • 1
    Combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir well.
  • 2
    Place the chicken in a large heavy-duty, zip top plastic bag. Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken. Seal the bag securely and place in a large bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • 3
    Saute the almonds in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Remove the almonds from the skillet with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
  • 4
    Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Cook the chicken in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until done. Remove the chicken from the skillet, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Set the chicken aside and keep warm.
  • 5
    Combine the cornstarch and chicken broth; stir well. Add the cornstarch mixture and the reserved marinade to the drippings in the skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the mixture is reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
  • 6
    Stir in the marmalade, butter, parsley, and red pepper; cook over medium heat until the marmalade and butter melt, stirring frequently. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • 7
    Remove the chicken and sauce to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the reserved almonds. Garnish with lemon slices.

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