How to Make Spicy Almond Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of spicy and savory dishes, then this Spicy Almond Chicken recipe is sure to hit all the right notes. This mouthwatering dish combines tender pieces of chicken with a flavorful and aromatic almond-based sauce that is both rich and zesty. With just the right amount of heat, this recipe is perfect for those who enjoy a little kick in their meals.

Almonds, a popular nut in many cuisines, are the star of this dish, bringing their unique texture and nutty flavor to the fore...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 (14 ounce) jar red currant jelly
  • ½ cup yellow mustard
  • ½ cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To skillet add jelly, mustard, almonds, sugar, juice and cinnamon. Stir together and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until jelly dissolves. Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (no longer pink inside).
  • Nutrition

    443 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 297mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 324mg