Orange Sauce Chicken

The almond breading is so eggy and rich, one could almost forgo the luscious orange sauce, but that would be a shame!

• Calories: 413 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 12 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 ¼ cups orange juice
• 1 cup sliced almonds (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small bowl beat together eggs and milk. Add 2 cups flour, salt and pepper. Beat all together until smooth. In a shallow dish or plate mix together the breadcrumbs and almonds. Dip chicken in egg batter, then in breadcrumb mixture.

Step 3

In a large skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter/margarine and saute coated chicken in skillet 8 to 10 minutes. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 4

To Make Sauce: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan mix together the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon flour. Then stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water. Mix all together and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils. Let boil for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Add 1 tablespoon of butter/margarine, the orange rind and the lemon rind to the orange sauce and stir together. Remove chicken from oven and pour orange sauce over warm chicken or put in a gravy boat for people to pour themselves. Enjoy!