Hazelnut Chicken With Orange Thyme Cream

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Elegant and romantic dinner for two. From shelter harbor inn - westerly, ri.

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Steps

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Remove peel and white pith from orange.

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Cut between membranes with small sharp knife to release orange segments.

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Using flat mallet or rolling pin , pound chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper to thickness of 1 / 2 inch.

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Combine hazelnuts , bread crumbs and 1 / 4 teaspoon thyme on large plate.

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Dredge chicken in flour , shaking off excess.

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Dip into egg , then into hazelnut mixture , shaking off excess.

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Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.

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Add chicken and cook until golden brown and springy to touch , about 3 minutes per side.

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Transfer to plates.

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Tent with foil to keep warm.

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Stir cream , orange juice , liqueur and 1 / 8 teaspoon thyme into skillet and bring to boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 2 / 3 cup.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Add orange sections.

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Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

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Ingredients

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orange, boneless chicken breast half, hazelnuts, fresh breadcrumb, dried thyme, all-purpose flour, egg, water, unsalted butter, whipping cream, fresh orange juice, frangelico, salt & freshly ground black pepper