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Chicken Breast with Orange Thyme Sauce is for Dinner.

Chicken Breast with Orange Thyme Sauce takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Chicken Breast with Orange Thyme Sauce takes 20 minutes to cook.

Chicken Breast with Orange Thyme Sauce makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Breast with Orange Thyme Sauce are:

8 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
4 tbsp butter, unsalted
4 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup orange juice
2 cups chicken broth
2 sprigs thyme
4 tbsp butter, unsalted, cut into bits

Here is how you make Chicken Breast with Orange Thyme Sauce:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.Put 2 tbsp of the butter and 2 tbsp of olive oil into a large heavy skillet and place it over high heat for 2 minutes. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place 4 of the breasts in the pan and sear for 1 minute or until golden brown. Turn the breasts over and repeat on other side. Remove to a baking dish and repeat with 2 tbsp butter, remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and chicken breasts. Place the baking dish into the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F. Meanwhile, add orange juice, chicken broth and thyme to the hot skillet. Cook until reduced by about 3/4 (sauce should coat the back of a spoon). Right before serving, whisk in the remaining 4 tbsp butter. Season with salt and pepper.Serve chicken with the sauce spooned over the top.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEL4ME.

The nutritional information for Chicken Breast with Orange Thyme Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 275.1

• Total Fat: 19.0 g
• Cholesterol: 87.3 mg
• Sodium: 1,053.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 2.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
• Protein: 23.7 g