Orange Crusted Chicken

Received this recipe from a neighbor when I was in high school so that I could make it for my family. This is a wonderful change from traditional chicken recipes. And, it's so very easy to make.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups  breadcrumbs
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon  orange rind
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2  orange juice
• 3 -4  lbs chicken parts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Melt the butter in a baking dish.
3. Combine bread crumbs, salt, and orange peel in a shallow dish.
4. In a small bowl, beat eggs and orange juice together until well blended.
5. Dip chicken parts in the egg mixture; coat evenly with crumb mixture.
6. Roll chicken in melted butter.
7. Arrange chicken (skin side down) in baking dish.
8. Bake 30 minutes.
9. Turn chicken and cover with foil.
10. Bake 30 additional minutes.