Orange-Cinnamon Chicken

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The flavors of orange with the surprise ingredient of cinnamon combine with chicken browned in butter to make a sumptuous yet simple dish.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • salt to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ cup orange juice

  • ½ orange, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides in the hot butter until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes; place the chicken into a shallow baking dish. Stir the flour, cinnamon, and orange juice into the skillet. Bring to boil, and cook until thickened. Season with salt to taste, then pour over the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Cover the chicken breasts with orange slices.

  3. Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201 Calories
7g Fat
8g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 308mg 7%

* 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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