Best 2 Orange And Balsamic Chicken Recipes

Calling all chicken and citrus lovers! This tantalizing Orange and Balsamic Chicken recipe is a flavor-packed dish that will delight your taste buds with every bite. Perfectly tender chicken breasts are coated in a luscious marinade of zesty oranges, balsamic vinegar, garlic, herbs, and spices, then grilled to perfection. The result is a juicy, succulent chicken dish with a vibrant orange glaze that will leave you craving for more. But that's not all! This article also features three additional mouthwatering chicken recipes that are sure to become your next favorites: Orange Chicken Stir-Fry, Orange Chicken Wings, and Orange Marmalade Chicken. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic orange and chicken combination, ensuring that there's something for every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COUSCOUS AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH ORANGE-BALSAMIC DRESSING

Couscous and Chicken Salad with Orange-Balsamic Dressing image

Categories Salad Bean Chicken Citrus Olive Pepper Poultry Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Legume Chickpea Bell Pepper Couscous Bon Appétit Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups water
3 cups (2 10-ounce boxes) couscous
1 cup dried currants
1 3-pound roasted chicken, skinned, boned, cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 cups diced drained roasted red bell peppers (from jar)
1 15 1/2-ounce can chick-peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed, drained
1 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Orange-Balsamic Dressing
Romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

Bring 4 1/2 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add couscous and currants. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl and cool.
Mix all remaining salad ingredients into cooled couscous.
Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Line large bowl with romaine. Add salad.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH RED, ORANGE AND YELLOW PEPPERS

Balsamic Chicken With Red, Orange and Yellow Peppers image

Stir-fried chicken with colorful peppers in balsamic vinegar and basil bring plenty of flavor to this exciting dish. (I use the small colorful peppers from Costco.) Serve with rice or pasta. 4 Points per serving.

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

cooking spray
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (cut into strips)
salt and pepper
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 orange bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided

Steps:

Spray skillet with cooking spray.
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the chicken in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides.
Remove from heat, and set aside.
Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat, and stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and onion.
Cook about 5 minutes, until tender.
Mix in the red pepper flakes and garlic; cook and stir about 1 minute.
Mix in the basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
Return the chicken to the skillet.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Stir in remaining balsamic vinegar just before serving.

Tips:

- For a more intense citrus flavor, use a combination of orange juice and orange zest. - If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute another type of vinegar, such as white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. - To make the dish more flavorful, marinate the chicken in the orange-balsamic mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - To prevent the chicken from drying out, cook it over medium heat and do not overcook it. - Serve the chicken with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.

Conclusion:

Orange and balsamic chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of orange and balsamic vinegar creates a unique and flavorful sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in your own home.