Almond Topped Chicken Recipe

Crispy, buttery chicken breasts topped with crunchy toasted almonds and a zesty lemon sauce! This quick and easy 30-minute recipe is a weeknight winner, perfect for busy families. Inspired by a Taste of Home classic, this upgraded version is sure to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 311.9 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Topped Chicken

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How to Make Almond Topped Chicken

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate and keep warm.
  4. Add 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet.
  5. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes, or until the almonds are lightly browned and fragrant.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
  7. Heat through for about 1 minute, ensuring the sauce is slightly thickened.
  8. Spoon the almond-lemon butter sauce generously over the chicken breasts.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

49g

Carbs

0g