SWEET ORANGE BAKED CHICKEN

Sweet Orange Baked Chicken image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix (with seasoning packet)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (3 lb)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Cook rice as directed on package, omitting butter. Stir in almonds and butter.
Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Cut slit in each chicken breast to form a pocket. Spoon about 1/4 cup rice mixture into each pocket. Place chicken in pan; sprinkle evenly with salt.
In small bowl, mix marmalade, honey, mustard and thyme until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup of mixture for serving. Brush remaining marmalade mixture over chicken.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
Heat reserved marmalade mixture over medium heat and pour evenly over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 57 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 696 mg