Best 7 Amaretto Lemon Chicken Recipes

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**Introducing Amaretto Lemon Chicken: A Symphony of Flavors**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with Amaretto Lemon Chicken, a delectable dish that harmoniously blends the nutty sweetness of amaretto, the vibrant tang of lemon, and the succulent tenderness of chicken. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of flavors, offering a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Embark on a culinary journey as you discover two enticing variations of this dish: the classic Amaretto Lemon Chicken and the tantalizing Amaretto Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Amaretto Lemon Chicken is an effortless dish to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Join us as we delve into the culinary delights of Amaretto Lemon Chicken, a dish that will surely become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 LEMON CHICKEN



Amaretto Lemon Chicken image

Delicious and quick, but also a great dish for company. The lemon helps cut the richness of the Amaretto.

Provided by akcooker

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 lb mushroom, cleaned and sliced
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup Amaretto
1 grated lemon, rind of
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch wide strips.
  • Mix seasonings and flour in plastic zip-loc bag; shake chicken strips in mixture to coat thoroughly.
  • Melt butter over medium heat (or use oil) and saute chicken quickly.
  • Reduce to medium low and add mushrooms, almonds, lemon rind and juice and Amaretto.
  • Stir thoroughly and simmer to warm through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch into water, then blend with broth.
  • Pour into chicken mixture.
  • Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Serve over noodles or rice.

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.

CROCK POT AMARETTO CHICKEN



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

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms (or use fresh)
1/4 cup Amaretto
1 teaspoon gravymaster or 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix flour, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a plastic or paper bag.
  • Add chicken breasts (rinsed and patted dry) and toss to coat.
  • Brown quickly in hot vegetable oil over medium high heat.
  • Transfer to crock pot.
  • Mix remaining ingredients and spoon over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Serve with rice.

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.

FANTASTIC CHICKEN AMARETTO



Fantastic Chicken Amaretto image

This is a restaurant quality chicken dish that is delicious, I have made it many times for my family and also have served it to guests and always receive rave reviews! --- you will love this!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper (you don't need too much pepper)
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
6 chicken breasts (preferably skinless and boneless)
3 -4 tablespoons oil (or as needed)
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup Amaretto

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
  • Roll/coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
  • Saute chicken in oil until golden brown and transfer to a greased casserole dish.
  • In the same skillet, increase the heat to med-high and melt butter.
  • Add in Dijon mustard, orange juice concentrate, water and Amaretto; stir constantly until liquid is reduced.
  • Pour the sauce over chicken.
  • Bake covered for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.8, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 549.3, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 31.8

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality amaretto and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • If you don't have chicken breasts, you can substitute chicken thighs or drumsticks.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of amaretto and lemon juice to your taste preferences.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the pan towards the end of cooking.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Amaretto lemon chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of amaretto and lemon creates a flavorful sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own home.

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