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Citrus-Honey Chicken

7 reviews
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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Beth Nafziger, Lowville, New York

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on Apr. 24, 2022

We raise heirloom-breed chickens, so I'm always looking for chicken recipes. This one with oven baked chicken tenderloins and orange and honey flavors is tops at our house. —Beth Nafziger, Lowville, NY

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    Citrus-Honey Chicken

    7 reviews
    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 10 min
    Yield 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
    • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
    • 1/4 cup orange juice
    • Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
    • SAUCE:
    • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
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    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, orange zest, salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss chicken with orange juice. Dip chicken in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere; place on a greased foil-lined baking sheet.
    2. Spritz tops with cooking spray until crumbs appear moistened. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown and chicken is no longer pink.
    3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until blended. Serve with chicken.

    Nutrition Facts

    2 chicken tenders with 2 tablespoons sauce: 326 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.

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