Hazelnut Chicken with Orange Thyme Cream

Don't let that chicken go dry, but instead try this flavorful recipe that will help you start your own personal cookbook.

90 minutes Prep: 60 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

970 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	each	chicken	breasts, boned, skinned and lightly pounded
1	x	flour, all-purpose	to dredge
3	tablespoons	butter
1/3	cup	hazelnuts (filberts)	coarsely chopped
1/3	cup	bread	crumbs, fresh
1/4	teaspoon	thyme leaves
1	each	egg	lightly beaten with 1 ts water
1	x	salt	to taste
1	x	black pepper	to taste
1	each	orange	sectioned, reserve any juice
1/8	teaspoon	liqueur	hazelnut flavor
1	cup	heavy whipping cream
1	x	salt	to taste
1	x	black pepper	to taste

Directions

Cut each chicken breast in half. Mix together hazelnut pieces, bread crumbs and thyme. Set aside. Prepare egg wash. Beat egg lightly with water, and add salt and pepper.

Dredge chicken breasts in flour, dip into egg wash and coat with hazelnut crumb mixture. Shake off excess. Chill until ready to use.

Melt butter in heavy pan. Over moderate heat, cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Add reserved orange juice, thyme, hazelnut liqueur, and heavy cream. Simmer gently, basting often, until chicken is barely cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly. Add orange sections and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Remove chicken breasts from pan and pour sauce over them.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 247g

Amount per Serving

Calories 970 70% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76.0g	116%
Saturated Fat 40.0g	199%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 301mg	100%
Sodium 198mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 62.0g	21%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	20%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 15.0g	31%

Vitamin A	51%		Vitamin C	61%
Calcium	15%		Iron	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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