Orange-Almond Chicken

By á-10509

Ingredients

• 1/4 c sliced almonds
• 1 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 c chopped shallots
• 3 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1/3 c orange marmalade
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• Orange slices (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place almonds in a large nonstick skillet. Toast over meddium heat, shaking the pan often, 5 minutes, or until fragrent. Remove to a plate and set aside.

2. Heat oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes, or until no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove to a plate.

3. Add shallots to the pan and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes, or until mushrooms render their juices. Stir in marmalade, soy sauce and pepper. Return chicken to the pan. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 160 degF and juices run clear. Top with almonds and orange slices.