Orange Amaretto Chicken

Name: Orange Amaretto Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: U.S. Regional
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 (6 1/4-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate mixed with 3 ounces water (half of the emptied orange juice can); 1 cup amaretto liqueur; 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; Chopped parsley, for garnish, optional

Baked chicken breasts feature a moist texture and an elegant orange amaretto glaze, ideal for any meal.

⭐ 4.7 (38 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 45 minTotal: 60 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree

Cuisine Tags:

U.S. Regional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick foil.
Whisk together flour, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, sage, salt, and pepper.
Season chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken breasts in batches until golden on both sides.
Transfer chicken to the prepared baking pan.
Add orange juice mixture, amaretto liqueur, and Dijon mustard to the skillet drippings.
Stir, scraping up browned bits, and boil the sauce until reduced by half and thickened (about 5 minutes).
Pour the orange amaretto sauce over the chicken breasts.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve chicken with pan sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 351 kcal

Carbohydrate: 31 g

Cholesterol: 56 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 20 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 483 mg

Sugar: 25 g

Fat: 7 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g