Almond-Glazed Spiced Chicken
Almond-Glazed Spiced Chicken balances sweet red currant jelly with tangy mustard and bright lemon, creating a glossy coating that clings to tender pieces of chicken. Slivered almonds add a gentle crunch, while brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon bring warm depth. It’s a flavorful main for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings when you want something a little special.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Almond-Glazed Spiced Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned on all sides. Transfer the chicken from the skillet to a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Add the jelly, mustard, almonds, sugar, juice, and cinnamon to the skillet. Stir and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the jelly dissolves. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- 4
Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 5
Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (no longer pink inside).
- Calories 474.49 kcal High 24%
- Protein 49.71 g Good Source 99%
- Carbohydrate 39.13 g 14%
- Total Fat 14.39 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.35 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 170.73 mg High 57%
- Sodium 606.58 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.67 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 34.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 27.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.76 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.04 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 🌰
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Almond Glazed Spiced Chicken is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Currant Jelly, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 474.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Almond-Glazed Spiced Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Currant Jelly, Ground Cinnamon, Lemon Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Almond-Glazed Spiced Chicken?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 474.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Almond-Glazed Spiced Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Almond-Glazed Spiced Chicken healthy?
- Almond-Glazed Spiced Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 474.49 calories and 49.71 g of protein, or 99% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 606.58 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.35 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Mustard, 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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