QUICK ORANGE CHICKEN BREASTS

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Quick and easy, but a very nice flavour. Serve with rice or pasta and the whole meal can be ready in less than 30 minutes. Adapted from "Fast & Easy Cooking" by Johanna Burkhard.

Provided by peppermintkitty

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Carefully slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise so that you have two thin slices (this helps it cook faster).
  • Place flour, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Roll chicken pieces in flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.
  • Melt butter over medium-high heat in large nonstick frying pan.
  • Add chicken.
  • Cook 2 minutes on each side, until light golden.
  • Remove chicken.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add broth, orange juice, garlic, Italian herbs and sugar.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 minute or until liquid has reduced a bit.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return chicken to frying pan.
  • Reduce heat and cover.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Serve garnished with parsley.
  • Good served with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 641.6, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6, Protein 27.3

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