ELEGANT ORANGE-ALMOND CHICKEN

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Chicken pieces smothered in a sweet, almondy mushroom sauce. Mmm!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 ounces)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup almond-flavored liqueur or orange juice
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
  • Cook chicken in oil about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Cover and cook over low heat about 20 minutes or until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove chicken from skillet with tongs; keep warm.
  • Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Cook mushrooms in 1 tablespoon drippings over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove mushrooms from skillet.
  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add orange juice and liqueur. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping up any brown bits, until mixture is slightly thickened. Stir in mushrooms; heat through. Serve mushroom mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with almonds and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

Shalandra Glover
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This dish was a bit too complicated for my taste, but my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will break it down into simpler steps next time.


Zahraa sroor
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This dish was a bit too expensive for my taste, but my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will find ways to make it more affordable next time.


Trent Rayc3
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for my taste, but my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will find ways to streamline the process next time.


Rifat Saurabh
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will add more spices next time.


Giana Bayona
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste, but my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less oil next time.


Romana Ali
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This dish was a bit too sour for my taste, but my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less lemon juice next time.


Adelaida Nunez Vazquez
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Ahmed Din
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less soy sauce next time.


Niko Bozz187
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less sugar next time.


Nilufa Akter
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Stubby Pepperroni
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


With_ Meero
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Zack Jackson
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in no time. The sauce was flavorful and the almonds added a nice crunch. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Aiden Santana
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I'm not a big fan of orange chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The almond flavor really made the dish and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sada Yukinaga
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Edson Reality
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


MR Usman
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This dish was a hit with my family! The orange and almond flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.