Yield: 6 servings

1 Orange
1 c Unsweetened orange juice
6 Chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
1 ts Dried whole tarragon
1 ts Cornstarch
1/2 ts Paprika
1 tb Water
1/4 c Reduced-calorie margarine, melted
2 tb Slivered almonds, toasted

Peel orange and cut rind into thin strips set aside. Sprinkle chicken with paprika saute in margarine for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer to a 13-x 9-x 2-inch baking dish add orange juice, tarragon, and orange rind strips. Bake, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes until done. Remove chicken from pan set aside and keep warm. Pour contents of pan into a small saucepan.. Combine cornstarch and water, stirring until blended add to orange juice mixture in the saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle chicken with almonds and serve with orange sauce.

Makes 6 servings.

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