Citrus-Honey Chicken
We raise heirloom-breed chickens, so I'm always looking for chicken recipes. This one with oven baked chicken tenderloins and orange and honey flavors is tops at our house. —Beth Nafziger, Lowville, NY
Test Kitchen Tips
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- sauce:
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
Directions
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1Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, orange zest, salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss chicken with orange juice. Dip chicken in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere; place on a greased foil-lined baking sheet.
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2Spritz tops with cooking spray until crumbs appear moistened. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown and chicken is no longer pink.
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3Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until blended. Serve with chicken.
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