ALMOND ORANGE CHICKEN

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"This moist tender chicken with its crunchy nut coating and smooth sauce is one of my best recipes," raves Sharon Lebold of Bayfield, Ontario. "I sometimes cook it in my electric skillet because it easily holds all the chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup ground almonds
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup flour, eggs and almonds in separate shallow bowls. Roll chicken in flour, then dip in eggs and roll in almonds. In a large skillet cook chicken over medium-high heat in 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. In a small bowl, combine the milk, poultry seasoning and remaining flour. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in the orange marmalade, orange juice and zest, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Sarah Martey
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I love this almond orange chicken! It's my go-to recipe when I'm craving Chinese food.


topgamer nepal
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This almond orange chicken is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


liakat liakat
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my almond orange chicken turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the chicken.


Shakeerat Zubair
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This almond orange chicken is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it.


Georgina Adipo
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I made this almond orange chicken for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Romaine Sewell
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This almond orange chicken is the best I've ever had! The chicken is so crispy and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yasin Bensouda
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I'm not a big fan of almond orange chicken, but this recipe was pretty good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Vigneshmarikannu M
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This dish was a little too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was good.


Nasar Januh
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I love this almond orange chicken! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with rice and broccoli.


FadingOfPain
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The almond orange chicken was good, but the sauce was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Alakram Garden
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This was my first time making almond orange chicken, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lindokuhle Bhola
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I've made this almond orange chicken several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Amina sambo
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This almond orange chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I loved the combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


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