Orange Sauce Chicken

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(57)

Breaded chicken breasts; the orange sauce is optional.

3
3
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup bread crumbs

  • 1 cup sliced almonds (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 ¼ cups orange juice

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. In a small bowl beat together eggs and milk. Add 2 cups flour, salt and pepper. Beat all together until smooth. In a shallow dish or plate mix together the breadcrumbs and almonds. Dip chicken in egg batter, then in breadcrumb mixture.

  3. In a large skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter/margarine and saute coated chicken in skillet 8 to 10 minutes. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

  4. To Make Sauce: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan mix together the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon flour. Then stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water. Mix all together and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils. Let boil for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

  5. Add 1 tablespoon of butter/margarine, the orange rind and the lemon rind to the orange sauce and stir together. Remove chicken from oven and pour orange sauce over warm chicken or put in a gravy boat for people to pour themselves. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413 Calories
9g Fat
47g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 226mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 34g 69%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 492mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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