Orange Marmalade Almond Chicken
Entree
Prep time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour 15 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
- 4 (approx. 4 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups organic low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup for sauce. Pour remaining marinade into plastic zippered bag. Add chicken, chill 1 hour.
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade; cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken, reserving drippings in skillet.
- Add reserved 1/4 cup marinade mixture and chicken broth to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet.
- Stir together cornstarch and water; add to broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in marmalade and next 4 ingredients.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over chicken. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes over low heat. Sprinkle with parsley and almonds.
- To serve, place 1/2 cup brown rice on each plate. Top with chicken breast, drizzle with sauce, and serve.
NOTES
Exchanges: 3 Carbohydrate, 4 Protein, 3 Fats
NUTRITION INFORMATION
SERVING SIZE:
1/2 cup brown rice + 4 oz chicken breast
CALORIES:
440
FAT:
16 g
CARBOHYDRATES:
45 g
SODIUM:
690 mg
FIBER:
3 g
PROTEIN:
28 g
CHOLESTEROL:
70 mg