Ingredients
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2 boneless Chicken Breastskinless, boneless chicken breast halves, about 1/4 pound each
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1 tablespoon Butter
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1/4 cup Orange Juice
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2 tablespoons Orange Marmalade
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1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
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1/4 teaspoon dry ground Mustard
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1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch
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Variation
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Instead of Butter, use Margarine
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Instead of Chicken, use Turkey
Steps for Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze
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1
Done
5 Minutes
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Prepare the Chicken BreastsCut and discard fat from chicken with kitchen scissors or knife. Rinse chicken under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. |
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2
Done
17 Minutes
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Cook the Chicken Breasts in melted ButterMelt the butter (or margarine)in the skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts in butter about 15 minutes, turning it over once with tongs until juice of the chicken is no longer pink when you cut into the center of the thickest piece. |
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3
Done
3 Minutes
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Make the Orange GlazeWhile the chicken breasts are cooking, mix the cornstarch and mustard in a small bowl. Stir in the orange juice, orange marmalade, and soy sauce, mixing well. |
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4
Done
3 Minutes
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Take out the Chicken BreastsPlace the chicken breasts on a serving plate, and cover with aluminum foil or a pan lid to keep it warm. Discard any juices left in the skillet. |
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5
Done
2 Minutes
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Put the Orange Glaze over the Chicken BreastsTo make the glaze, pour the orange mixture into the same skillet. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened. Pour the glaze over chicken on a serving plate. |
Additional Info for Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze
Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze is one of my favorite recipes, and if you didn’t eat it at least once, not even a small slice, trust me – you’ll want again and again. The Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze is a Medium Skill recipe, but if you take step by step as instructed bellow, I am sure you’ll cook it like a PRO.
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About the Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze Recipe
The most important factor in this recipe is that the Chicken Breast halves are skinless and boneless, about 1/4 pound each! You also need to buy some orange marmalade and cornstarch to make it right. Moreover, the Chicken Breast can be served over rice, making this dish awesome!
Many restaurants have this on their menu, but the taste depends on the cooker, not only on the ingredients used. I tried to balance the taste by adding both orange juice and orange marmalade and reduced the dry ground mustard to only 1/4 teaspoon. Some recipes use 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of ground mustard or don’t use it at all. If the chicken is frozen, place it in the refrigerator the night before you plan to use it or for at least 12 hours. Don’t unfreeze it in water, at room temperature, or microwave it.
Wrapping up, the Orange Glaze over Chicken Breasts will satisfy every taste! This recipe reminded me about the Teriyaki Chicken, another great meal to prepare if you are into “out of the box” thinking regarding the cooking style.
Notes and Tips
- Essential Equipment: 8-inch skillet or 3-quart saucepan.
- You can substitute the orange marmalade with apricot, peach, or pineapple preserves in the glaze.
- Prevent poultry from contaminating any foods in your grocery cart by putting it in plastic bags and placing it in the cart, so that juices do not drip on other foods.
- In the orange glaze, you may add some mint leaves.
- For a better taste experience, cut and discard the fat from chicken meat.
Is Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze good for weight loss?
Of course, it is. If you search for slimming recipes and you find chicken breasts with orange glaze, you can start preparing the ingredients. It is great for weight-loss diets, including burning belly fat. If you also go to the gym, this meal can give a lot more energy than any other slimming food. Therefore, the chicken breast with orange glaze is the best option for this purpose.
Can I freeze or refrigerate it?
As any other chicken-based meal, it can be refrigerated up to five days but is best to be eaten before day three (because of the orange glaze). If you want to keep it longer than refrigeration days, you can freeze the chicken breast with orange glaze up to three months. To do this, put in a plastic bag only one serving. Proceed like this with each chicken breast.
How can I make my orange glaze thicker?
If you think that your orange glaze must be thicker, you can add thickeners. Adding any type of starch to the orange glaze will thicken it very quickly. For every 1/2 cup of orange glaze, mix together 1/2 tablespoon each of cornstarch and cool water or other cooking liquid. Whisk this mixture into the orange glaze and simmer it, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
