Chicken Breasts with Citrus Pan Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts with Citrus Pan Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin; 5 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

4 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
5 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Slide fingertips beneath skin of each chicken breast to loosen.
3
Sprinkle each chicken breast with 1 teaspoon cumin and salt and pepper; rub seasoning beneath and on top of skin.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Place chicken, skin side down, in pan and cook until skin browns, about 5 minutes; turn chicken over.
6
Place skillet in oven and roast until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
7
Transfer chicken to plate.
8
Add remaining oil to drippings in skillet; add garlic and saute over medium-high heat 30 seconds.
9
Add chicken broth, orange juice, lemon juice, orange peel, lemon peel, and remaining 1 teaspoon cumin; boil until reduced to 1 scant cup, about 3 minutes.
10
Pour sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

470

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin, 5 teaspoons ground cumin, divided, 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts with Citrus Pan 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.

Chicken Breasts with Citrus Pan Sauce

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions