Recipe: Chicken in Orange 🍊

Description:

This delightful Chicken in Orange recipe offers a tantalizing blend of flavors, marrying tender chicken with a tangy orange sauce. It’s a light yet satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. Cutting the chicken into bite-size pieces not only enhances the eating experience but also reduces the cooking time, making this recipe even more convenient. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and packs a punch of healthiness! 💪

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 onion, sliced
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
2 teaspoons ginger
Cooked white rice or brown rice, for serving

Instructions:

Brown the Chicken: Start by browning the chicken pieces on all sides in a skillet with hot oil. This step helps to seal in the juices and adds a rich flavor to the dish.
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Season: Sprinkle the browned chicken with salt and paprika for a burst of seasoning that enhances the taste of the chicken.
Optional Step: If you prefer bite-size pieces of chicken for easier eating, you can remove the chicken from the skillet once it’s browned, let it cool slightly, then cut it into bite-size pieces before returning it to the skillet.
Layer with Onions: Arrange the sliced onions over the chicken in the skillet. The onions will add a subtle sweetness and aroma to the dish as they cook alongside the chicken.
Prepare the Orange Sauce: In a bowl, combine the orange juice concentrate, water, brown sugar, parsley flakes, and ginger. This flavorful sauce will infuse the chicken with a delightful citrusy tang.
Pour Over Chicken: Pour the prepared orange sauce over the chicken and onions in the skillet, ensuring that the chicken is well coated with the sauce.
Simmer: Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer gently in the orange sauce for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through. This slow simmering allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Serve: Once the chicken is cooked to perfection, serve it hot over a bed of cooked white rice or brown rice. The tender chicken and tangy orange sauce pair wonderfully with the fluffy rice, creating a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 495.9
Fat: 27.3g
Saturated Fat: 6.6g
Cholesterol: 131.6mg
Sodium: 711.7mg
Carbohydrates: 19.2g
Fiber: 0.9g
Sugar: 16.7g
Protein: 41.8g

Keywords:

Chicken, Poultry, Meat, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive

Enjoy this flavorful Chicken in Orange recipe that’s both delicious and nutritious! 🍽️