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Sunshine Chicken
5 from 12 votes

Sunshine Chicken

Sunshine Chicken features boneless chicken breasts coated with a mixture of lemon-flavored gelatin, butter, prepared mustard, and garlic salt, then topped with sliced almonds. The dish bakes to yield tender chicken with a tangy, subtly sweet glaze and a crunchy almond topping.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 425 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 package lemon-flavored gelatin dessert 3 ounces, Jell-O brand
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless halves
  • 2 tablespoons almonds thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl combine gelatin, butter, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Brush over both sides of the chicken breasts and place in an ungreased baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle almonds on top of chicken. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Basting once.
  4. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes longer or until done. Serve with rice if desired.

Notes

  • Either yellow prepared mustard or Dijon mustard works well for the glaze.
  • For added freshness, top the finished chicken with chopped chives or parsley.
  • Serve alongside rice to complement the tangy, nutty flavors.

Nutrition Information

Calories 425kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 160mg (53%) Sodium 1702mg (71%) Potassium 889mg (19%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 245IU (5%) Vitamin C 2.7mg (3%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 425

% Daily Value*

Calories 425kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 1702mg 71%
Potassium 889mg 19%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 245IU 5%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.