Almond-Orange Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp white pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tsp olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp orange marmalade
1 tbsp light margarine
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tsp dry crushed red pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions:

Whisk together the first 5 ingredients.
Place in a shallow dish, reserving 1/4 cup mixture.
Add the chicken to the dish, cover and chill 1 hour.
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
Cook the chicken in 1 teaspoon hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes on each side or until done.
Remove the chicken, reserving the drippings in skillet.
Add the reserved 1/4 cup marinade mixture and chicken broth, stirring to remove the yummy bits from bottom of the skillet.
Stir together the cornstarch and water and add to the broth mixture.
Bring to a boil.
Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Stir in the marmalade and the next 4 ingredients.
Return the chicken to the skillet.
Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Sprinkle with the parsley and almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	402.36 Kcal (1685 kJ)
Calories from fat	178.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.89g	31%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	1617.16mg	67%
Potassium	882.67mg	19%
Total Carbs	8.62g	3%
Sugars	4.22g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.54g	6%
Protein	49.76g	100%
Vitamin C	19.8mg	33%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	56.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	96.62 Kcal (405 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.78g	31%
Cholesterol	33.44mg	46%
Sodium	388.36mg	67%
Potassium	211.97mg	19%
Total Carbs	2.07g	3%
Sugars	1.01g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	6%
Protein	11.95g	100%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	33%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	13.5mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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