SPANISH CHICKEN WITH ORANGES & OLIVES
This is a great weeknight dish I adapted from a Bon Apetit magazine recipe. Very nice in spring before the good local produce appears at the market.
Provided by TinyBubbles
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 8 pieces chicken, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over high heat.
- Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper and brown in oil until skin is crisp, about 6 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium. Drain all but 2 Tbsp drippings from skillet.
- Add shallots and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add sherry, boil until reduced by half. Then add chicken broth, orange juice and grated rind. Boil one more minute.
- Return chicken pieces to pan, skin side up. Arrange orange wedges and olives around chicken, and place some shallots atop the ckicken.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, until done through.
- Place chicken on a platter. Bring juices to a boil on the stove and stir in the honey, to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the sauce, oranges, olives, and shallots over the chicken and serve.
- Great with rice or cous-cous and lightly sauteed greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 956.4, Fat 62.8, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 243.8, Sodium 688, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 13.8, Protein 60.6
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Edin Sulejman
[email protected]This recipe was a bit of a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Salman Abbasi
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
King Op
[email protected]This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Wonder World
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Justin Kenn
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredible. I loved the combination of the oranges and olives. I will definitely be making this again.
Anu Tajpauriya
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
Nahid hasan munna
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Azim Uddin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick.
Laxuman Bhurtel
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so simple to make, but it always turns out amazing. I love the combination of the sweet oranges and the savory olives. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Lisa Tenney
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was so easy and delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the olives added a nice salty touch. I served it with rice and it was a perfect me
Edwin Gyimah
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orange and olive combination was divine. I will definitely be making this again.