Orange-Bourbon Chicken
AmericanChickenIntermediate25 min
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 tbsp butter
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 6 tbsp bourbon
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tsp butter (for almonds)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt 6 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet; let cool slightly.
- 2
Turn chicken in butter to coat and season with salt and pepper. Place skinned-side up.
- 3
Bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes, basting occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 190°F.
- 4
Remove chicken to warm plates. Sauté almonds in 2 tsp butter until toasted; season with salt and let cool.
- 5
Add orange juice concentrate to the drippings; stir over high heat until reduced by a third.
- 6
Stir in bourbon and heat through. Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Tags
american
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