Caribbean Citrus Chicken Recipe

Name: Caribbean Citrus Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breast halves; pepper; salt (optional, I don't use); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 medium oranges, peeled

Servings: persons

6 boneless chicken breast halves
pepper
salt (optional, I don't use)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 medium oranges, peeled

1
Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towels. Season with pepper and salt (optional).
2
Cook chicken and garlic in butter in skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Turn chicken at least once and stir garlic occasionally.
3
While chicken is cooking, combine lime peel, lime juice, ginger, and crushed red pepper.
4
Peel oranges, removing pith. Reserving juice, cut oranges in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin slices.
5
Add any reserved orange juice and the lime juice mixture to skillet.
6
Place orange slices on top of chicken. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
7
To serve, spoon any drippings over chicken.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless chicken breast halves, pepper, salt (optional, I don't use), 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Citrus Chicken 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.

Caribbean Citrus Chicken

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