ALMOND ORANGE CHICKEN

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"This moist tender chicken with its crunchy nut coating and smooth sauce is one of my best recipes," raves Sharon Lebold of Bayfield, Ontario. "I sometimes cook it in my electric skillet because it easily holds all the chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup ground almonds
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup flour, eggs and almonds in separate shallow bowls. Roll chicken in flour, then dip in eggs and roll in almonds. In a large skillet cook chicken over medium-high heat in 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. In a small bowl, combine the milk, poultry seasoning and remaining flour. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in the orange marmalade, orange juice and zest, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Brianna Joseph
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The almond orange chicken was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Mbaruku Bakari
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This was my first time making almond orange chicken and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was delicious.


Faysa Khan
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I've made this almond orange chicken several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is addictive.


Mike Stewart
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The almond orange chicken was easy to make and turned out delicious. The sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and sour.


Khaalid Yare1
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This almond orange chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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