Blood Orange Chicken

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Chicken with blood oranges? I am so in love with this recipe! I set out to create a dish that highlighted the deep citrus flavor and absolutely beautiful coloring of blood oranges. Pair it with some fresh steamed vegetables for a healthy dinner!

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
12 hrs
Total Time:
12 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 5 blood oranges, divided

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ onion, minced

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • ¾ cup chicken stock

  • 3 tablespoons dry white wine

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

  1. Place chicken breasts into a glass or ceramic bowl. Juice two of the blood oranges over the chicken. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.

  2. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Discard remaining marinade.

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.

  4. Juice the remaining three blood oranges.

  5. Melt butter in a clean skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent and garlic begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining blood orange juice, chicken stock, white wine, and parsley; bring to a boil. Return chicken to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to serving plates.

  6. Add honey to the pan juices and simmer until dissolved and the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

Recipe Tip

This dish can be made with navel oranges if blood oranges are out of season. 

24 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

349 Calories
19g Fat
19g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 349
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 202mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 55mg 61%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 413mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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