Recipes

White Wine Almond Chicken

White wine almond chicken is a simple, delicious, sumptuous dish that brings the best out of chicken.

Furthermore, c. For example, an Acrobat Pinot Gris (2014-2018)  produced in Oregon, USA is a perfect wine to use, as well as drink alongside this dish. With hints of lemon zest, apple, and lime; the acidity of this pinot gris cut across the cream within the dish and refresh the palette with every sip.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup semi dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 white onion, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved

Preparations

First, pour semi dry white wine, chicken broth and most of the cream (reserve some) in a medium saucepan over medium low heat.
Secondly, thicken flour with reserved cream, enough to form a thin paste (slurry). Add this slurry to saucepan.
Next, Stir constantly until sauce has thickened. Add in mushrooms and onions.

Additionally, preheat oven to 325 degrees F(165 degrees C).
Afterwards, Place the chicken in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and top with slivered almonds.
Finally, bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Or until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165° fahrenheit.
Serve and top with cilantro or parsley.

Tips for Almond Chicken

You can swap almonds for your favorite nuts, including pecans, walnuts, cashews, or macadamia nuts. This almond chicken dish can also be cooked in a pan, rather than the oven, giving it a crispy texture, simply brown the chicken within a pan, and pour the sauce over after half-cooked, cover and cook on low until tender or the internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit.

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