Almond Butter Chicken

By littlefish

main course

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 lb)
• 2 T all-purpose flour
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 pkg (2 1/4 oz) sliced almonds
• 1/4 c butter
• Orange Sauce
• 1 T brown sugar
• 2 t cornstarch
• juice 1 oragne (1/2 c)
• 2 T butter
• 1 t grated orange peel

Preparation

Step 1

Place each chicken breat between 2 pieces plastic wrap. Pound to 1/4" thickness. Coat chicken with flour. sprinkle with salt & pepper. Dip one sid eof each chicken breast into egg; press with almonds. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, almond side down, 3-5 min or until almonds toasted; turn chicken over. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10-12 min or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Serve, almond side up with Orange Sauce (recipe follows). Garnish as desired

Orange Sauce
Combine brown sugar & cornstarch in saucepan. Add juice, butter & orange peel. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.