Chicken Breast in Orange Sauce for 2 |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Fresh orange juice & zest perk up the flavor of another dieters' ho-hum baked chicken breast. Ingredients:
2 (4 -6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest |
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice |
1 tablespoon dry white wine |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard |
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/4 cup water |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place chicken breast halves in a 1 quart baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, combine orange zest, orange juice, wine, brown sugar, mustard and ginger. Drizzle over chicken.
4. Cover and bake for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center (180-190ºF on a meat thermometer). Don't overbake!
5. Remove chicken to serving dish, cover and keep warm.
6. Pour pan juices into a small saucepan.
7. In a small bowl, blend cornstarch & water till smooth.
8. Add to juices in saucepan and cook over low heat until it starts to thicken.
9. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
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