Chicken Amaretto

A simple yet sophisticated-tasting chicken dish appropriate for any celebration.  Liqueurs always make food taste better!

Chicken Amaretto

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Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons brown rice flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless and flattened)
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 4 large mushrooms, chopped or thickly sliced
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock (or brewed lemon ginger or orange spice tea)
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
• 1 tablespoon pure almond extract (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Blend flour with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in flour mixture to cover.
2. In medium skillet, saute onions, bell pepper in grapeseed oil for 2 minutes, then add chicken. Brown chicken for 2 minutes on each side. Add mushrooms and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Place chicken and vegetables in a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish.
4. In original skillet, on medium heat stir in Dijon mustard, chicken stock, orange juice, Amaretto, almond extract, and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes.
5. Pour liquid onto chicken and cover dish.
6. Bake at 365 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.