French Chicken in Orange-Sherry Sauce
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 55 min
Total: 70 min
Serves: 4
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Tender chicken breasts take center stage in a luscious orange-sherry sauce that harmoniously blends sweet and savory notes. The earthy mushrooms and crisp green peppers not only elevate the dish’s flavor but also add a delightful textural contrast. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an intimate gathering, this French-inspired recipe brings a touch of elegance to your table while remaining wonderfully easy to prepare. It's a dish that will surely impress both seasoned cooks and those just beginning their culinary journey.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 - Chicken Breasts - Split
- 1 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Medium Onion - Sliced
- 1/4 Cup Green Pepper - Chopped
- 1 Cup Mushrooms - Sliced
- 1 Cup Orange Juice
- 1/4 Cup Dry Sherry
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar - Firmly Packed
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Orange Rind - Grated
- 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Tsp Parsley - Chopped
- 1 - Paprika
- 1 - Orange - Sliced
Directions
Directions
- Arrange chicken breasts, skin side up, on rack of broiler pan.
- Broil 2 inches from source of heat for 10 minutes or until well browned.
- Arrange chicken in shallow 2-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add onion, green pepper and mushrooms.
- Combine orange juice, sherry, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, remaining salt, pepper, orange rind and flour in small saucepan; blend well.
- Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until sauce thickens and comes to a boil; stir in parsley.
- Pour sauce over chickens.
- Bake, basting frequently, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Sprinkle with paprika; garnish with orange slices.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
290
Fat
7 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Carbohydrates
22 g
Sugar
10 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
35 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
90 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 - Chicken Breasts - Split
- 1 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Medium Onion - Sliced
- 1/4 Cup Green Pepper - Chopped
- 1 Cup Mushrooms - Sliced
- 1 Cup Orange Juice
- 1/4 Cup Dry Sherry
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar - Firmly Packed
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Orange Rind - Grated
- 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Tsp Parsley - Chopped
- 1 - Paprika
- 1 - Orange - Sliced
