Chicken Oreganata With Lime Recipe

Name: Chicken Oreganata With Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; 2 teaspoons lime zest, grated; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 lbs bone in skin on chicken breasts (4 each); 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Sauce; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tequila; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

Chicken
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
2 teaspoons lime zest, grated
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 lbs bone in skin on chicken breasts (4 each)
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sauce
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon tequila
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1
In a small bowl, combine oregano, lime zest, cumin, garlic and pepper for marinade.
2
Loosen skin from chicken and rub with marinade inside and outside skin and all over chicken; arrange in a large baking dish and cover with plastic and refrigerate four hours.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
4
Heat oil in a large oven proof skillet over medium high heat; season chicken with salt.
5
Add to skillet skin side down and brown about 5 minutes.
6
Turn chicken and transfer skillet to oven and cook until chicken is done, about 25 minutes.
7
Remove chicken to a serving platter; pour off all but 1 1/2 tablespoons of the drippings.
8
Heat the drippings over medium high heat; add flour, cumin and cook about 30 seconds while stirring.
9
Whisk in chicken broth, tequila and lime juice; bring to a boil and cook until reduced to 2/3 cups, about 2 minutes.
10
Serve with chicken.

717

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, 2 teaspoons lime zest, grated, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken Oreganata With Lime 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 Oreganata With Lime

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