Orange Chicken
|
Image
|
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: Servings: 4 |
|
|
Orange Chicken Recipe. Crispy skin, juicy chicken, all with a citrus touch. A great weeknight meal for the family.
|
||
Be The First To Review This RecipeIngredients
| chicken | 1 | cut into pieces |
| lemon | 1 | juiced |
| salt | 1 1/2 tsps | |
| black pepper | 1/4 tsp | |
| cinnamon | 1/2 tsp | |
| unsalted butter | 2 Tbsps | |
| olive oil | 2 Tbsps | |
| orange juice | 2 cups | |
| oregano (dried) | 1/4 tsp |
Directions
- Place the chicken pieces in a baking dish. Pour lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with the salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Cover and place in the refrigerator for a 1/2 hour.
- In a large sauté pan heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the butter.
- Add the chicken pieces skin side down. Brown the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip the chicken pieces over and pour in the orange juice and add the oregano.
- Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 45 minutes.
