CITRUS CHICKEN

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This take on the humble chicken breast yields a dish that is at once crisp and moist, tangy and sweet. You can use bone-in chicken breasts, but you'll need to adjust your cooking time by a few minutes.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 large orange
2 limes
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Put a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Add olive oil and butter to the skillet and swirl it around.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Put flour on a plate. When the butter foam subsides in the pan, dredge the chicken in flour, shaking to remove the excess.
  • Add the breasts to the skillet and cook, turning once, until the chicken is browned on both sides and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. (Chicken should be constantly sizzling but not burning.) Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Cut the orange in half. Section one of the halves as you would a grapefruit, removing any seeds. Juice the remaining orange half and one lime.
  • With the heat still on medium-high, add the orange juice, lime juice and sugar to the skillet and let it bubble, stirring, until it is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the orange sections to the skillet and turn heat to low, stirring, until mixture is slightly thickened.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, turn it in the sauce, then serve, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Cut the remaining lime into wedges for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 484, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 649 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ganesh Shah
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the marinade is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


rawda ahmed
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This recipe is amazing! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken cooks perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tahawar Shah
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Chyna Matthews
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the marinade is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Zayn Awwi
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Arafat Bale
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This chicken is amazing! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken cooks perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Akmal jan
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Kemi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


dewaun oden
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was amazing! The citrus marinade made the chicken so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Johnson Olajide
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I made this chicken last night and it was delicious! The marinade was easy to make and the chicken cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Maya Lamichane
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This chicken was so moist and flavorful! The citrus marinade really gave it a bright and tangy flavor. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


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