Crusted Orange Chicken Breast (core)

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I learned to make a version of this in Italy and it is a real taste winner. They use regular breadcrumbs, and more oil, but to make this weight watchers core, I’ve altered it.

Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 orange

1 cup chicken broth

1/2-1 cup wholegrain cereal, crushed in a blender

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 t. Italian seasoning (dried thyme, oregano, basil, parsley

1/4 t. salt

2 t. olive oil (or nonstick spray)

DIRECTIONS: Combine the salt, seasonings and cereal crumbs. Dip the breasts in the crumb mixture to coat evenly. Preheat a skillet (I prefer cast iron) over medium-high heat. Coat the skillet with the olive oil or nonstick spray, reduce heat to medium, and add garlic, stirring constantly, until a good aroma is released (do not burn the garlic!) Add the chicken breasts, not touching each other, and set a timer for 4 minutes. Check for browning–if browned, turn and cook another 4 minutes, browning both sides of the chicken. Reduce heat to low. Squeeze the orange over the breasts and pour the chicken broth over all. Cover, and cook another 10-15 minutes on low heat (15 will yield a more tender chicken).

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