Chicken Curry with Toasted Almonds - Challenge Dairy

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup slivered almonds
• ¼ cup Challenge Butter
• 2 cups sliced onions
• 2 teaspoons pressed or minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons grated or minced ginger root
• 1 fresh green (Serrano) chili, quartered lengthwise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken cut into 1-inch cubes
• ¾ cup canned coconut milk
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 to 5 cups cooked rice (optional)
• lemon slices (optional)