Quick Orange Chicken Breasts

Total 55 minPrep 30 minCook 25 min4 servings218 cal
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Quick Orange Chicken Breasts recipe

Nutrition

Calories
218 cal
Protein
27 g
Carbs
9 g
Fat
5.8 g
Sat. fat
2.6 g
Sugar
9 g
Sodium
624 mg

Ingredients

  • 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp dried italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Carefully slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise so that you have two thin slices

  2. 2

    Place flour , salt and pepper in a bowl

  3. 3

    Roll chicken pieces in flour mixture , shaking off excess flour

  4. 4

    Melt butter over medium-high heat in large nonstick frying pan

  5. 5

    Add chicken

  6. 6

    Cook 2 minutes on each side , until light golden

  7. 7

    Remove chicken

  8. 8

    Reduce heat to medium

  9. 9

    Add broth , orange juice , garlic , italian herbs and sugar

  10. 10

    Bring to a boil , then simmer for 1 minute or until liquid has reduced a bit

  11. 11

    Add salt and pepper to taste

  12. 12

    Return chicken to frying pan

  13. 13

    Reduce heat and cover

  14. 14

    Simmer for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and sauce has thickened slightly

  15. 15

    Serve garnished with parsley

  16. 16

    Good served with rice

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