Bon Appétit POULTRY - MAIN COURSE - INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
RECIPE NAME:  ORANGE-BOURBON CHICKEN
RECIPE BY: BON APPETIT!
SERVING SIZE: 4
PREPARATION TIME: -
 INGREDIENTS:
2 whole chicken breasts halved, boned, skinned
6 tablespoons butter -
1/2 teaspoon salt -
1/2 teaspoon pepper -
12 oz frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
6 tablespoons bourbon -
1/2 cup almonds slivered
2 teaspoons butter -
1/2 teaspoon salt -
1/2 teaspoon pepper -
 
DIRECTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • In large heavy oven-proof skillet melt butter, let cool, but do not let solidify.
  • Turn chicken in butter to coat.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Tuck edges under, forming compact shape about 1 1/2 inches thick.
  • Place chicken in skillet, skinned side up.
  • Bake at 425F basting occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
  • Sauté almonds in butter until lightly toasted.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Let cool to crisp.
  • Remove chicken to warm serving plates, keep warm.
  • Add orange-juice concentrate to drippings in skillet.
  • Stir over high heat until reduced by 1/3.
  • Stir in bourbon, heat through.
  • Stir in remaining salt and pepper, pour sauce over chicken.
  • Sprinkle with the almonds.
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