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Almond Liqueur Chicken with Mushrooms

Portions:6
Cooking Time:45 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts boned, skinned, and halved
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Curry powder
  • Flour for coating
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • ½ lb fresh mushrooms thickly sliced
  • ¼ cup Amaretto di Saronno
  • Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Patty shells

Optional:

  • Parsley
  • diced tomato for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch wide strips.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and curry powder.
  • Roll the chicken strips in flour to coat.

Brown the Chicken:

  • In a large skillet, heat the butter or margarine over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken strips and brown them on all sides.

Add Flavorings:

  • Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet.
  • Pour in the Amaretto di Saronno, grated lemon rind, and lemon juice.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.

Thicken the Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Stir this mixture into the skillet.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
  • Adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary.

Serve:

  • Spoon the chicken and sauce mixture into patty shells.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and diced tomatoes if desired.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this elegant Almond Liqueur Chicken with a glass of Pinot Grigio or a light-bodied Chardonnay. These wines will complement the citrus and almond flavors in the dish without overwhelming the delicate balance of spices.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 27 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish / Nuts
Cuisine European / Italian