cracker crusted chicken with orange mustard sauce

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

You can use any kind of mustard you want. We live in the cherry capital so we have access to many cherry products.

yield 2 -4
prep time 5 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Roast

Ingredients For cracker crusted chicken with orange mustard sauce

  • FOR THE CHICKEN
  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 c
    ritz cracker crushed in food processor
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper
  • 2 l
    eggs beaten
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter cut into slices
  • greens of choice
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • FOR THE ORANGE CHERRY HONEY MUSTARD PAN SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    cherry honey mustard or dijon
  • 1 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    rosemary finely chopped

How To Make cracker crusted chicken with orange mustard sauce

  • 1
    Mix the cracker crumbs with the garlic powder, salt, and white pepper. Set aside. Beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish. Preheat oven 400 degrees. Spray a baking pan.
  • 2
    Dredge the chicken in the egg mixture then dredge in the cracker mixture. Place in baking pan. Add a pat of butter to the top of each piece of chicken. Bake for 30 minutes turning once to get them nice and golden brown. Remove the chicken from and set aside to and keep warm. Place the baking pan on the stove top over med high heat.
  • 3
    Mix all the ingredients together for the pan sauce and add to the baking pan drippings and bring to a boil whisking until well incorporated. Let it reduce to a thick glaze. Remove from heat.
  • 4
    Plate the greens on a plate and top with the chicken. Drizzle the sauce over top and garnish with parsley.

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