Chicken A La Orange

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful chili-flavored flour, then simmered in a tangy orange sauce with orange segments, creating a bright, savory dish perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon shredded orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 orange, sectioned
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine flour with chili powder.
  2. Coat chicken breasts with the flour mixture.
  3. In a 10-inch skillet, over medium-high heat, cook chicken until browned on all sides in butter.
  4. Stir in remaining flour mixture, shredded orange peel, orange juice, sugar, and salt.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  6. Add orange sections and heat through before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

488 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.2g 24% DV
Total Fat 31.3g 40% DV
Carbs 46.2g 17% DV
Fiber 13.2g 47% DV
Sugar 4.4g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10426.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 725.5mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 91mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 383.5mcg 43% DV
Vitamin C 50.5mg 56% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 143.3mg 11% DV
Iron 6.2mg 35% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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