Chicken Almondine
Chicken Almondine pairs tender, pan-browned chicken with a buttery, nutty sauce studded with toasted almonds and fragrant Herbes de Provence. A quick white wine and chicken broth reduction adds brightness and depth, finished with green onions for a fresh lift. It’s an elegant weeknight dinner that tastes richly savory with subtle herbal notes and a delicate crunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Almondine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place flour, Herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake gently to mix evenly. Add the chicken tenderloins, close the bag, and toss until they are coated with the flour mixture.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter sizzles, add the almonds and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes, taking care not to burn them.
- 3
Pour the skillet contents through a wire mesh sieve, catching the almonds in the sieve and the butter in a heat-proof bowl. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, then return the butter to the skillet, setting the almonds aside for later.
- 4
When the butter is hot again, add the floured and seasoned tenderloins. Cook until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 5
Add only the white parts of the onions and the minced garlic to the skillet around the tenderloins; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Pour the white wine and chicken broth around the tenderloins, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center of the chicken reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken from the skillet to a serving plate and keep warm.
- 7
Increase the heat to medium. When the liquid is bubbling, return the almonds to the skillet. Adjust the seasoning, if needed, and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes (See Cook's Note.)
- 8
Pour the almonds and sauce over the chicken tenderloins. Garnish with the reserved sliced green onion tops.
- Calories 548.21 kcal High 27%
- Protein 38.92 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 34.71 g 13%
- Total Fat 22.94 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.14 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 106.35 mg High 35%
- Sodium 408.66 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.98 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 54.82 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 164.43 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 119.55 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken Almondine is a French dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Chicken Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 548.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Almondine?
- It is a French recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Almondine made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chicken Tenderloin, Green Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Almondine?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Almondine?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 548.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Almondine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chicken Almondine healthy?
- Chicken Almondine has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 548.21 calories and 38.92 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 408.66 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.14 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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