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Almond-Topped Chicken

By: Karen Zink

"Lemon juice adds a pleasant tardiness to the buttery sauce that Karen Zink of Grand Island, Nebraska serves over chicken. 'My family loves this easy-to-make entree,' she notes. 'I often toss in more almonds for extra crunch.'"

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

In a skillet, cook the chicken in 2 tablespoons of butter until juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Transfer to serving plate and keep warm. Add almonds and remaining butter to skillet; cook and stir just until almonds are lightly browned. Stir in lemon juice; heat through. Spoon over chicken.