Chicken a L’orange

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Delicious Chicken a L'orange recipe for dinner tonight
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Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb bread , cut into thin slices
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
8 eggs
1/4 cup Frangelico
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 quart heavy cream
cinnamon , and ( optional )
nutmeg ( optional )
8 chicken breasts
salt and pepper , to taste
sugar , to taste
1 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups Grand Marnier
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3 oranges , juice of
3 oranges , peeled and cut into segments
fresh spinach

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
371
Sugar
10g
Fat
20g
Chicken a L'orange, also known as duck a l'orange, is a classic French dish that is popular all around the world. The dish is traditionally made with duck, but chicken is a great alternative that is easy to find in most supermarkets. The combination of orange and Grand Marnier gives this dish a tangy and sweet flavor that is unique and delicious. The dish is usually served over a bed of fresh spinach, which adds a healthy dose of nutrients to the meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2.Brush the bread slices lightly with melted butter and toast them.
3.Mix together the eggs, Frangelico, vanilla extract, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
4.Heat heavy cream with cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan.
5.Remove the cinnamon and nutmeg, mix in egg mixture.
6.Pour over bread slices and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
7.Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper according to taste.
8.In a large skillet, heat olive oil until hot.
9.Brown chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown.
10.Remove skillet from the heat, add Grand Marnier and ignite.
11.Add in sherry wine vinegar, sugar, orange juice, and orange segments.
12.Place skillet back on heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper according to taste.
13.Serve chicken with oranges and sauce over a bed of fresh spinach.

PROS

Chicken a L’orange is a classic French dish that is a crowd-pleaser for dinner parties.

The combination of orange and Grand Marnier gives the dish a tangy and sweet flavor.

The dish is low in calories and high in protein, making it a healthy choice for dinner.

CONS

The dish requires a bit of preparation and oven time.

Be careful when igniting the Grand Marnier, as flames can be dangerous in the kitchen.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken a L’orange is a healthy choice for dinner, as it is low in calories and high in protein.
The oranges in the recipe provide a good source of Vitamin C and other essential vitamins.

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