Honey Orange Chicken

A baked chicken recipe with orange peel, orange juice, and honey for bright citrus flavor.

• Category: Main Dish
• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 60 minutes
• Yield: Varies

Crumb Mixture

• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Chicken and Sauce

• Chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

1. Combine bread crumbs, orange peel, salt, and pepper for the crumb mixture.
2. Dip chicken in orange juice and roll in the crumb mixture.
3. Place chicken in a greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
4. Combine honey, chicken broth, butter, and cornstarch and heat until the butter melts.
5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake 15 more minutes.