Chicken In Citrus Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken In Citrus Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons (1/2-inch) julienne-cut orange rind; 1 tablespoon (1/2-inch) julienne-cut grapefruit rind; 2 teaspoons (1/2-inch) julienne-cut lemon rind; 1 teaspoon (1/2-inch) julienne-cut lime rind; 3/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skinned; 1 teaspoon margarine; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons (1/2-inch) julienne-cut orange rind
1 tablespoon (1/2-inch) julienne-cut grapefruit rind
2 teaspoons (1/2-inch) julienne-cut lemon rind
1 teaspoon (1/2-inch) julienne-cut lime rind
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skinned
1 teaspoon margarine
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1
Combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Drain, reserving citrus rind. Combine citrus rind, citrus juices, broth, wine, and sugar in a small bowl; stir well, and set aside.
2
Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken. Heat margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side. Add juice mixture; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet with tongs or a slotted spoon; set aside, and keep warm.
3
Combine vinegar and cornstarch; stir well. Add cornstarch mixture to juice mixture in skillet; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until thickened and slightly reduced, stirring constantly. Spoon sauce over chicken.

470

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons (1/2-inch) julienne-cut orange rind, 1 tablespoon (1/2-inch) julienne-cut grapefruit rind, 2 teaspoons (1/2-inch) julienne-cut lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Chicken In Citrus 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 In Citrus Sauce

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