chicken with almond sauce

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beulah, MI
Updated on Oct 29, 2025

This sauce is usually smothered over the chicken, but I like my chicken to stay crispy, so I put it on the bottom of the dish.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 bone in chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper
  • DREDGING
  • 2 cups corn starch
  • 3 liters eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • SAUCE
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, grated on a box grater
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup slivered almonds toasted
  • fresh parsley, for garnish

How To Make chicken with almond sauce

  • Step 1
    Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Set on the counter for about an hour. Set up a dredging station. Get 3 shallow dishes.
  • Step 2
    In one dish, add the corn starch. Season it with salt. In the second dish, break the eggs and mix well. In the third dish, add the flour and the spices, mix well.
  • Step 3
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Dredge each chicken thigh in the corn starch. Shake off the excess.
  • Step 4
    Dredge in the eggs.
  • Step 5
    Then into the flour.
  • Step 6
    Add about an inch of oil to a frying pan. Fry the chicken until very crispy on both sides.
  • Step 7
    Then place the pan in the oven. Cook in the oven for about 10 minutes until done through.
  • Step 8
    Meanwhile, make the sauce. Add the butter and olive oil to a saucepan. Add the onion pulp, then whisk in the flour.
  • Step 9
    Add the wine and cook until most of the liquid evaporates.
  • Step 10
    Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer until reduced and thickened.Taste and adjust for salt.
  • Step 11
    Add in the almonds and top with parsley.
  • Step 12
    Serve the sauce on the plate and top with a chicken thigh.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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