hazelnut chicken with orange thyme cream

How To Make hazelnut chicken with orange thyme cream

• Step 1
  Cut each chicken breast in half.
• Step 2
  Mix together hazelnut pieces, bread crumbs and thyme.
• Step 3
  Set aside.
• Step 4
  Prepare egg wash.
• Step 5
  Beat egg lightly with water, and add salt and pepper.
• Step 6
  Dredge chicken breasts in flour, dip into egg wash and coat with hazelnut crumb mixture.
• Step 7
  Shake off excess.
• Step 8
  Chill until ready to use.
• Step 9
  Melt butter in heavy pan.
• Step 10
  Over moderate heat, cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
• Step 11
  Add reserved orange juice, thyme, hazelnut liqueur, and heavy cream.
• Step 12
  Simmer gently, basting often, until chicken is barely cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
• Step 13
  Add orange sections and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Step 14
  Remove chicken breasts from pan and pour sauce over them.
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