ORANGE BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GREEN OLIVES

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Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Olive     Poultry     Braise     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken thighs with skin
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup small pitted green olives
Accompaniment if desired: Yellow Rice with Sofrito

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown chicken, transferring as browned to a plate.
  • Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon fat from pan. Reduce heat to moderate and in skillet cook garlic, stirring, until it begins to turn golden. Add onion and cook, stirring, until pale golden. Stir in cumin, citrus juices, and salt and pepper to taste and add chicken and olives. Simmer chicken, covered, 25 minutes, or until tender.

Esther Mai
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Davids Game World
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I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste. But it was still good!


Lloyda Famey
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Definitely recommend this recipe! It's a great balance of sweet and savory.


Zahro Awees
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Anumodu173 Anumodu173
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Great weeknight meal! It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it.


Jahnee Redding
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I actually really liked them in this dish. They added a nice salty flavor.


chadni akter
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I thought the flavors were a bit bland. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


sajib wahid
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The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was too salty.


yohance flores
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Easy to follow recipe. Even a novice cook like me could make this dish successfully.


Peter Murugu
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it was perfect! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. My whole family loved it!


Bizuneh 3041
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious!


Raju Music Masti
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Turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I also liked that it was a one-pot meal, which made cleanup easy.


Jm King
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Really tasty recipe. Loved the combination of flavors!


Ery Powers
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Fantastic recipe! This dish was a hit with my family. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the oranges and green olives added a nice tangy flavor. Definitely going to make this again!