Chicken Almondine

== Description ==
This divine poultry dish is packed with flour, herbs, and real breadcrumbs and made with milk, lemon peel, and almonds as it then delivers a rich aroma that it relishes with the chicken.
==Ingredients==
* 8 whole chicken breasts, split in half, skinned and boned
* 3 large eggs
* 1 cup flour
* 1 cup milk, regular or low-fat/skimmed only
* 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
* 2 tsp. salt
* ¼ tsp. pepper, black only
* 3 cups dried breadcrumbs
* 2 cups slivered almonds
* ½ tsp tarragon, crushed
* ¾ cup margarine
* 4 tbsp. salad oil
* 2 cups chicken broth
* ¼ cup lemon juice
* 3 tbsp. minced parsley
* lemon wedges and parsley for garnish 
== Directions ==
# Slightly flatten chicken breasts between two sheets of wax paper; set aside. 
# In a blender, combine eggs, flour, milk, lemon peel, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth.
# Place chicken in large, shallow baking dish. Pour batter over chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight.
# Combine bread crumbs, almonds, tarragon and 1 teaspoon salt in a large pan. Remove chicken from batter, draining well.
# Coat chicken evenly in bread mixture. Set aside on wax paper in a single layer.
# In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons margarine and 1 tablespoon oil until foamy. 
# Add 4 pieces chicken and saute 5 minutes on each side. Place chicken on paper towel in a large baking pan and place in a warm oven. Wipe out skillet with paper towels. 
# Add more oil and margarine. Repeat until all chicken has been lightly browned. 
# Then add chicken broth and lemon juice to skillet and heat to a simmer. 
# Mix up 4 tablespoons margarine. Leave sauce in a skillet and cover. Remove from heat and set aside.
# At serving time, heat sauce to boiling and season to taste. Mix up parsley.
# To serve, arrange chicken on a serving platter. 
# Spoon hot sauce over chicken. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve hot.
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