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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (178g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

Calories 350
Calories from Fat 206 (58%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 22.9g 35%
Saturated Fat 3.2g 15%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1167mg 48%
Potassium 439mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 34.1g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 6%
Sugars 28.8g
Protein 4.7g 9%

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Orange Chicken Almondine

Recipe #395166 | 30 min | 5 min prep | add private note

By: Pumpkin Pie's Mommy
Oct 18, 2009

I remember this recipe from the country club that I waitressed at as a teenager. It was so yummy but easy to make, the sweet and tanginess of the sauce with the crunchy, toasted almonds is great for an anytime dish.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs , boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate (defrosted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions

  1. 1
    Marinate the chicken breasts with the Italian dressing overnight.
  2. 2
    Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and toast the almonds until they are golden brown; set aside.
  3. 3
    Heat another 2 tablespoons of oil in pan and sautee the chicken breasts until done; remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. 4
    In a bowl, mix together the chicken broth, orange juice concentrate, ginger, brown sugar and cornstarch.
  5. 5
    In the same pan used for sauteeing the chicken, put in the orange sauce mixture and cook until its a thick glaze consistency. Stir in the almonds.
  6. 6
    Add the chicken back to the orange sauce mixture to coat.
  7. 7
    Enjoy!

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