ORANGE-ROSEMARY CHICKEN

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This quick and easy recipe comes from chef Eberhard Mueller of Bayard's in New York City. The chicken gets its aromatic flavor from the combination of fresh rosemary, lemon juice, and freshly squeezed orange juice, while the basmati rice's natural nutty aroma is enhanced with cinnamon and clove.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 three- to four-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces, rinsed, and patted dry
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
16 small cipollini onions, peeled, or white parts of scallions
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
Zest of 1/2 orange, finely grated
Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
2 medium garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup small pitted green olives (preferably Picholine or nicoise), coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Spice-Infused Basmati Rice

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until oil just begins to smoke. Add chicken pieces, and cook until brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter or a baking sheet.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium; add cipollini onions and sugar. Cook until onions are light golden brown. Add diced onion. Cook, stirring, until onions are light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add orange juice, zest, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, cumin, and chicken. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add olives, and simmer, covered, until chicken is tender, about 10 minutes more. Remove chicken, and transfer to a serving platter. Swirl butter into the sauce until melted. Pour sauce over chicken. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Serve with basmati rice.

Shams Qadeer
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have any rosemary. Do you think I could substitute another herb, like thyme or oregano?


Hira Javeed
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Eman Eman
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Goldin Boy11
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Amelia Mpiti
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I'm not a big fan of rosemary, but I really enjoyed this dish. The orange flavor was very prominent and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Mina Gaihre
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Deeqow Xasan
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


GMX STUDIOZ
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the crispy skin on the chicken.


Wajid ali Ali
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I loved the combination of orange and rosemary in this dish. It was a nice change from the usual chicken recipes I make.


Amit Sannyasi
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This orange rosemary chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.