hazelnut chicken with orange thyme cream

How To Make hazelnut chicken with orange thyme cream

• 1

  Cut each chicken breast in half.
• 2

  Mix together hazelnut pieces, bread crumbs and thyme.
• 3

  Set aside.
• 4

  Prepare egg wash.
• 5

  Beat egg lightly with water, and add salt and pepper.
• 6

  Dredge chicken breasts in flour, dip into egg wash and coat with hazelnut crumb mixture.
• 7

  Shake off excess.
• 8

  Chill until ready to use.
• 9

  Melt butter in heavy pan.
• 10

  Over moderate heat, cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
• 11

  Add reserved orange juice, thyme, hazelnut liqueur, and heavy cream.
• 12

  Simmer gently, basting often, until chicken is barely cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
• 13

  Add orange sections and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 14

  Remove chicken breasts from pan and pour sauce over them.
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