HAZELNUT CHICKEN WITH ORANGE THYME CREAM

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, lightly pounded
1 c flour, to dredge
3 Tbsp butter
HAZELNUT CRUMB MIX
1/3 c hazelnuts, coarsley chopped
1/3 c bread crumbs, fresh
1/4 tsp thyme
1 egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
"just a pinch" of salt
"just a pinch" of pepper
ORANGE THYME SAUCE
1 orange, sectioned, reserve juice
1/3 tsp hazelnut liqueur
1 c heavy cream
"just a pinch" of salt
"just a pinch" of pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cut each chicken breast in half.
  • 2. Mix together hazelnut pieces, bread crumbs and thyme.
  • 3. Set aside.
  • 4. Prepare egg wash.
  • 5. Beat egg lightly with water, and add salt and pepper.
  • 6. Dredge chicken breasts in flour, dip into egg wash and coat with hazelnut crumb mixture.
  • 7. Shake off excess.
  • 8. Chill until ready to use.
  • 9. Melt butter in heavy pan.
  • 10. Over moderate heat, cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  • 11. Add reserved orange juice, thyme, hazelnut liqueur, and heavy cream.
  • 12. Simmer gently, basting often, until chicken is barely cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
  • 13. Add orange sections and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 14. Remove chicken breasts from pan and pour sauce over them.

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