CRUNCHY ORANGE CHICKEN STRIPS

Crunchy Orange Chicken Strips image

Take a first piece for the crunch. Take a second for the sweet, spicy orange flavor. Also, try substituting apricot nectar for the orange juice and apricot jam for the marmalade. -Nicole Filizetti, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-thick strips
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon orange juice, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups Rice Krispies, slightly crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

Toss chicken with 2/3 cup orange juice; refrigerate, covered, 1-4 hours., In a shallow bowl, mix flour and seasonings. Place eggs and Rice Krispies in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then cereal, patting to help coating adhere. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; cook until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels., Wipe skillet clean if necessary. In same pan, mix marmalade, honey and remaining orange juice; cook and stir over low heat until slightly thickened. Add chicken; heat through, turning to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.