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Orange-Tarragon Chicken

Here's how you make Orange-Tarragon Chicken
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 2h
  • Cook: 1h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 (2 to 2 1/4 pounds) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • 1 cup orange juice (fresh)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped (fresh, may substitute 1 teaspoon dried whole tarragon)
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons liqueur (Grand Marnier liqueur, or other orange flavored liqueur)
  • Garnish
  • Orange slices
  • Fresh tarragon sprigs
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place chicken breast halves in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.

  • Step 2: Combine orange rind and the next 9 ingredients; stir well. Pour the orange juice mixture over the chicken; cover and marinate in the refrigerator 2 hours.

  • Step 3: Bake the chicken, covered, at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes or until the chicken is done. Remove chicken to a serving platter keep warm.

  • Step 4: Place the remaining liquid in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Combine cornstarch and Grand Marnier, stirring well. Add cornstarch mixture to the liquid in the saucepan; cook 1 minute or until the mixture is slightly thickened. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Garnish, if desired.

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