BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ORANGE AND SCALLIONS

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Braising involves the same basic steps as stewing but uses less liquid. The result: golden pieces of chicken with a flavorful sauce. For even browning, use a heavy pan, like a cast-iron skillet or a Dutch oven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces, reserve wings for another use
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bunches scallions, halved crosswise
3/4 cup halved, pitted green olives
6 strips orange zest, plus 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 orange)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until hot but not smoking, about 1 minute. Season chicken with salt. Swirl oil in skillet. Working in batches if needed, add chicken, skin side down, and brown on one side, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn chicken, skin side up, and add scallions, olives, and orange zest and juice to skillet. Transfer to oven and cook until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36 g

Sophie Dixon
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I'm thinking of making this for dinner tonight. Has anyone tried it before?


Mario Andazola -Los Ausentes
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Aalyan Asad
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken turned out tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Ellen Stefanits
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less orange juice or adding some acidity, like lemon juice or vinegar.


Nicoley Gramaje
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Not bad! I thought the chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was really good. I might try it again with chicken thighs next time.


Mangush dullah 79
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This was a great recipe. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it turned out perfectly. The orange and scallions really complemented the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Idriisa Smart
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it!


LONDI35
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5 stars! This dish was delicious. I made it exactly as the recipe said and it was perfect.


Samira Rahman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Rakibul hasan Pias
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Yum! I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. My family loved it.


John Fehr
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This chicken dish was absolutely fantastic! The orange and scallions added a delightful citrusy and savory flavor to the tender chicken. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. Will definitely be making this again.