joan's honey orange chicken
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This recipe is by the wonderful chef and cookbook author, Joan Nathan. I have nothing but praise for all of her recipes I've tried. This one is one of my husband's favorites and deserving of a special occasion!
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prep time
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 - eggs
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 cup bread crumbs or matzo meal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 tablespoons pepper
- 1 1/2 - 3 pound fryers, cut up
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for browning chicken
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup honey (i find 1/4 cup to be enough.)
How To Make joan's honey orange chicken
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Step 1Beat eggs with 2 teaspoons water. In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the salt and pepper. Dip the chicken, one piece at a time, in to egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and brown the chicken pieces on all sides, then remove to a baking pan.
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Step 2Heat the oven to 325 F. Mix the cup of hot water (I usually boil it first in a tea pot or in the microwave.) with the honey, orange juice and ginger.
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Step 3Pour the sauce over the chicken. Bake uncovered in a parchment lined baking pan for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.
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