Almond chicken is a tasty dish of Asian origin, which has now become very popular here as well. In this case, I present it to you in a slightly different version, more delicate than the classic one, with the addition of lemon and rosemary. The preparation is very simple, just brown the chicken pieces, then add the toasted almonds, lemon juice and zest, chopped rosemary. In a few minutes, you will serve a tasty and light dish, great on its own or accompanied by basmati rice.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 302.55 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 2.84 (g) of which sugars 1.16 (g)
- Proteins 38.21 (g)
- Fat 15.00 (g) of which saturated 0.81 (g)of which unsaturated 0.86 (g)
- Fibers 2.52 (g)
- Sodium 231.18 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken breast
- 1.75 oz peeled almonds
- 1 lemon (untreated)
- 1 sprig rosemary
- rice flour (or all-purpose flour)
- extra virgin olive oil
- butter
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- 2 Pans
- Cutting Board
Preparation
Place the almonds in a non-stick skillet and toast them for a few minutes, stirring continuously to prevent them from burning.
Once ready, set them aside on a plate. You can leave them whole or roughly chop them, as you prefer.
Clean the chicken breast by removing tendons, fatty parts, and small bones. Cut the meat into pieces and coat them in rice flour.
Heat a large skillet with a drizzle of oil and a small piece of butter. Add the chicken and brown it for a few minutes over high heat, then season with salt and pepper (1).
Add the grated lemon zest and a couple of tablespoons of its juice, also add the almonds and continue cooking (2).
If the base becomes too dry, moisten with hot water or broth.
When the meat is cooked, flavor it with chopped rosemary and turn off the stove.
The chicken breast with almonds and lemon is ready, transfer it to a platter and serve hot… Enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
The cooking times depend on the size of the pieces, in any case, do not prolong them too much, otherwise, the meat will become tough.
If you like, you can add a tablespoon of soy sauce.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I substitute chicken breast?
You can use other boneless parts of the chicken or turkey breast.
Can I add other flavors?
Yes, you can add other herbs, such as marjoram, thyme, or parsley.
