Achiote Chicken With Tangerine Sauce Recipe

Name: Achiote Chicken With Tangerine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons achiote paste*; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon grated tangerine peel (or orange peel); 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup fresh tangerine or orange juice, divided; Chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons achiote paste*
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated tangerine peel (or orange peel)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup fresh tangerine or orange juice, divided
Chopped fresh cilantro

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Blend first 7 ingredients in processor to form paste. Place chicken in 8-inch square baking dish. Spread marinade over, turning to coat. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
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Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Add chicken to skillet; cook until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add 1/2 cup tangerine juice to skillet. Cover; reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning once, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to plates. Add remaining 1/2 cup juice to skillet; boil until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro.
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*Achiote paste is available at Latin markets.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons achiote paste*, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated tangerine peel (or orange peel), and more.

Yes, Achiote Chicken With Tangerine Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Achiote Chicken With Tangerine Sauce

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