ORANGE CRUSTED CHICKEN

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Received this recipe from a neighbor when I was in high school so that I could make it for my family. This is a wonderful change from traditional chicken recipes. And, it's so very easy to make.

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange rind
2 eggs
1/2 orange juice
3 -4 lbs chicken parts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a baking dish.
  • Combine bread crumbs, salt, and orange peel in a shallow dish.
  • In a small bowl, beat eggs and orange juice together until well blended.
  • Dip chicken parts in the egg mixture; coat evenly with crumb mixture.
  • Roll chicken in melted butter.
  • Arrange chicken (skin side down) in baking dish.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • Turn chicken and cover with foil.
  • Bake 30 additional minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.4, Fat 45.7, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 287.4, Sodium 881.8, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 60.5

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