Trinculo's Cafe: Exploring the Epicurean with The Stray Gourmet

Who decreed that we must serve turkey on Thanksgiving? If you're a cook who dreads the hours of defrosting, endless stuffing and leftover turkey that seem to have a life of its own, gaily mulitplying in your refrigerator, why not think outside the holiday box and try this innovative, celebratory recipe on November 23rd? I doubt you, your family or your guests will really miss that big old bird!

Strawberry Almond Celebration Chicken
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil ½ cup finely chopped shallots 2 lbs. boneless chicken breast Egg Wash - 2 eggs beaten with 1 cup water 1 cup flour Sliced blanched almonds (enough to coat chicken) 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered 2 cups chicken stock 1 stick butter A couple of dashes of Amaretto Fresh chopped parsley for garnish Salt & pepper to taste Pre-heat a very large frying pan on medium-low and coat with olive oil Add shallots and sauté until light brown. Dip chicken breast in egg wash, then dip in flour and almonds. Turn chicken when almonds are golden in color Add strawberries and stock and stir gently but thoroughly. When mixture comes to a boil, carefully add the Amaretto and the butter. Continue cooking until butter melts. Add salt and pepper to taste, garnish with parsley and serve to your hungry guests.