Chicken With Sherry Ala Orange Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Sherry Ala Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs, skinned & boneless; 4 tablespoons shallots, chopped; 1 cup button mushroom, sliced; 6 roasted garlic cloves, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika; salt & pepper; 2 slices oranges, 1/4-inch thick; SAUCE; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 3 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 1/2 ounces Grand Marnier (optional)

Servings: persons

8 chicken thighs, skinned & boneless
4 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 cup button mushroom, sliced
6 roasted garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
salt & pepper
2 slices oranges, 1/4-inch thick
SAUCE
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 ounces Grand Marnier (optional)

1
Lightly spray a skillet with Pam and brown the thighs on both sides.
2
Season with Salt & Pepper.
3
Place thighs in an oven proof dish and sprinkle with the paprika.
4
Cover the thighs with the shallots, mushrooms, garlic and Jalapeno (or green peppers) Set aside.
5
In a saucepan combine the water (1/4 cup), Orange zest, orange juice & Brown sugar.
6
Mix the corn starch with the 3 tbsp of water and add to the sauce.
7
Bring sauce to a boil & simmer for apprx 5 minutes.
8
Mix in the sherry and grand Marnier.
9
Cut each slice of orange into 4 pieces.
10
Place 2 pieces of orange on each thigh.
11
Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
12
Bake in 375 oven for apprx 35 minutes or until done.
13
Baste a couple of times during baking.
14
Use parsley as a garnish if you wish.

653

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken thighs, skinned & boneless, 4 tablespoons shallots, chopped, 1 cup button mushroom, sliced, 6 roasted garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Sherry Ala Orange 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Sherry Ala Orange Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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