Chicken Monterey Recipe

Name: Chicken Monterey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken parts; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 c. finely chopped yellow onions; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 c. chicken stock or broth; 1/2 c. fresh orange juice; 1/2 c. canned, crushed tomatoes; 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary; 1 medium size red pepper, cut into julienne; 1/2 large zucchini and 1/2 large summer squash, sliced diagonally; 1/3 c. chopped Italian parsley for garnish; grated zest of 1 orange for garnish

Servings: persons

5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken parts
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 c. finely chopped yellow onions
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 c. chicken stock or broth
1/2 c. fresh orange juice
1/2 c. canned, crushed tomatoes
1 Tbsp. dried rosemary
1 medium size red pepper, cut into julienne
1/2 large zucchini and 1/2 large summer squash, sliced diagonally
1/3 c. chopped Italian parsley for garnish
grated zest of 1 orange for garnish

1
Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet.
2
Pat the chicken dry; season them with salt and pepper and cook gently in the oil for 5 minutes.
3
Do not attempt to brown the chicken or it will be overcooked; it should be pale gold.
4
Remove chicken from skillet and reserve.
5
Add the onions, carrots and garlic to the oil remaining in the skillet and cook, covered, over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
6
Uncover the skillet and add the stock, orange juice, tomatoes and rosemary. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
7
Return the chicken to the pan and simmer further, 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is nearly done.
8
Baste the pieces with the sauce and turn them once at the 15 minute mark.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken parts, salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 c. finely chopped yellow onions, and more.

Yes, Chicken Monterey 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 Monterey

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