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                HAZELNUT CHICKEN WITH ORANGE THYME CREAM

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       -----CHICKEN-----
  2       ea           Whole boned chicken breasts,
  1       x            Skinned and lightly pounded
  1       x            Flour to dredge
  3       T            Butter
                       -----HAZELNUT CRUMB M-----
    1/3   c            Hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
    1/3   c            Fresh bread crumbs
    1/4   t            Thyme
  1       ea           Egg, lightly beaten with
  1       t            Water
  1       x            Salt and pepper to taste
                       -----ORANGE THYME C-----
  1       ea           Orange, sectioned
  1       x            (reserve any juice)
    1/8   t            Hazelnut liqueur (Such as Fr
  1       c            Heavy cream
  1       x            Salt and pepper to taste

 Cut each chicken breast in half.  Mix together hazelnut pieces, bread
 crumbs and thyme.  Set aside.  Prepare egg wash.  Beat egg lightly
 with water, and add salt and pepper.
      Dredge chicken breasts in flour, dip into egg wash and coat with
 hazelnut crumb mixture.  Shake off excess.  Chill until ready to use.
      Melt butter in heavy pan.  Over moderate heat, cook chicken
 breasts until golden brown on both sides, approximately 10 to 15
 minutes.  Add reserved orange juice, thyme, hazelnut liqueur, and
 heavy cream.  Simmer gently, basting often, until chicken is barely
 cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.  Add orange sections
 and season to taste with salt and pepper.
      Remove chicken breasts from pan and pour sauce over them.  Serve



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