Almond-crusted Chicken In Strawberry Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup finely chopped whole unblanched almond
• 1/4 cup minced shallots or 1/4 cup green onion
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup strawberry preserves
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• hot cooked brown rice

Recipe

• 1 pound the chicken slightly flat. heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat with the almonds. cook the chicken in the hot oil for 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. remove to a heated plate with a slotted spoon.
• 2 add the shallots to the pan drippings and saute over low heat for 1 minute.
• 3 add the chicken broth, preserves, vinegar, and rosemary. simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring frequently.
• 4 serve the chicken on hot brown rice and pour the sauce over the top.