Best 4 Amaretto Almond Chicken Recipes

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Welcome to an unforgettable culinary adventure with our delightful Amaretto Almond Chicken. This dish takes your taste buds on a tantalizing journey, combining the nutty sweetness of almonds and the subtle, aromatic essence of Amaretto liqueur. Get ready to embark on a step-by-step guide to create this mouthwatering dish, showcasing three tempting variations: a classic pan-fried version, an indulgent slow cooker adaptation, and a crispy oven-baked rendition. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly tender chicken infused with the flavors of Amaretto and almonds. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, a delightful sandwich filling, or even as a topping for a refreshing salad. Amaretto Almond Chicken is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ARCADIAN CAFE'S CHICKEN AMARETTO



Arcadian Cafe's Chicken Amaretto image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
Dish of water
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Peanut oil, for frying
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or use 1 tablespoon of chicken paste with 2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur (recommended: Amaretto)
Olive oil, for sautéing
4 portobello caps, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, add 1/2-inch of oil and heat to 325 degrees F. Dip chicken in water, sprinkle curry on both sides, roll in flour and repeat for remaining chicken breast. Fry chicken in oil for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear when pierced. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a separate pot bring the broth to a boil. Sift the flour directly into the stock, and immediately start whisking. Continue to boil on medium heat until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in the liqueur.
  • In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the portobello slices and the garlic. Saute until mushrooms are tender.
  • Place chicken breast on plate, top with mushrooms, and then cover with the sauce.

AMARETTO ALMOND CHICKEN RECIPE - (5/5)



Amaretto Almond Chicken Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Love2cook_

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Flour, salt, pepper - mixed
1 clove minced garlic
3 T sliced almonds
1/4 cup Amaretto
1 cup heavy cream or half and half

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. Coat the chicken breast in the flour mixture and saute in the butter, turning until cooked thru and browned. Add garlic. Remove chicken and keep warm. Add almonds and Amaretto to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the cream and heat thru stirring till thicken. Return the chicken to the skillet coating chicken. Let stand covered a few mins before serving.

CHICKEN AMARETTO DI SARONNO



Chicken Amaretto Di Saronno image

I found this when I was looking for a way to use Amaretto in Main dishes. It can be made into a pot pie too.

Provided by Laurawombat Garcia

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt
pepper
garlic powder
curry powder
flour
1/4 cup butter
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, thickly sliced
1/4 cup Amaretto
1 grated lemon, juice and zest of
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
pepperidge farm patty shell

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1 inch wide strips. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and curry powder.
  • Roll strips in flour. Heat butter in large skillet. Brown chicken pieces on all sides. Add mushrooms, Amaretto, grated lemon rind and juice. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Mix chicken broth and cornstarch. Stir mixture into skillet. Stir over low heat until mixture bubbles and thickens.
  • Season to taste with salt, if necessary. Spoon mixture into baked patty shells. Garnish with parsley and diced tomato, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

AMARETTO CHICKEN



Amaretto Chicken image

Make and share this Amaretto Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shawnee TX

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, Ground
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 can frozen orange juice
1 cup Amaretto

Steps:

  • Mix the can of frozen orange juice with a half can of water.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt.
  • Coat chicken with this mixture.
  • Heat oil and butter in skillet and saute chicken until brown.
  • Remove and put in casserole.
  • To skillet, add mustard, orange juice and Amaretto.
  • Increase heat and boil, stirring constantly, until thick.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and bake, covered, for 45 minutes. this can be frozen and reheated later.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality amaretto liqueur and freshly ground almonds.
  • If you don't have amaretto liqueur, you can substitute it with an equal amount of almond extract and a splash of brandy or white wine.
  • For a crispy coating, make sure to coat the chicken pieces evenly in the flour mixture before pan-frying.
  • To prevent the sauce from curdling, whisk in the cream slowly over low heat.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Amaretto almond chicken is an elegant and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion meal. The combination of sweet amaretto, crunchy almonds, and tender chicken is sure to impress your guests. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

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