CITRUS-HONEY CHICKEN

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We raise heirloom-breed chickens, so I'm always looking for chicken recipes. This one with oven baked chicken tenderloins and orange and honey flavors is tops at our house. -Beth Nafziger, Lowville, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1/4 cup orange juice
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, orange zest, salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss chicken with orange juice. Dip chicken in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere; place on a greased foil-lined baking sheet., Spritz tops with cooking spray until crumbs appear moistened. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown and chicken is no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until blended. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.