Easy and delicious almond sauce chicken breasts recipe

Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this easy-to-make almond sauce chicken breasts recipe. Tender and juicy chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy almond sauce, infused with aromatic spices and tangy lemon juice. This dish is perfect for any occasion and will impress your family and friends with its rich and nutty flavors.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup almond butter
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until browned.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the chicken breasts to a plate.
6. In the same skillet, add minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
7. Add almond butter, chicken broth, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
8. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the almond sauce over them.
9. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
10. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
11. Serve the almond sauce chicken breasts hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
12. Enjoy!

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