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BRANDIED CHICKEN BREASTS

Yield: Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 whole chicken breasts (about 12 ounces each)
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1½ cups hot cooked rice
 

Directions

Remove skin and bones from chicken; dip chicken in egg, roll in breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper. 
 
Melt butter in 10-inch skillet; add chicken and brown over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes on each side. Discard excess fat. 
 
Dissolve cornstarch in orange juice in small saucepan. Add broth, vinegar, sugar and orange peel. Cook, stirring, until clear and thickened, about 3 minutes. Add sauce to chicken and cook, covered, 15 minutes over low heat. Stir in brandy and heat through. Serve over fluffy rice.
 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 837   
Total Fat 31g 
Cholesterol 307mg 
Sodium 1565mg 
Total Carbohydrate 60g 
Dietary Fiber 1g 
Protein 67g
 

USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)