Citrus Chicken Recipe

Name: Citrus Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 limes, juice and zest of; 2 lemons, juice of; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed; ¼ cup fat-free chicken broth; 1 orange, thinly sliced; ¼ cup black olives, for garnish; ¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 limes, juice and zest of
2 lemons, juice of
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup fat-free chicken broth
1 orange, thinly sliced
¼ cup black olives, for garnish
¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350?F/180?C.
2
Place chicken breast halves in Season-Serve container.
3
Pour lemon and lime juices over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
4
Seal and marinate in refrigerator 12 hours, turning occasionally.
5
Remove chicken from marinade and reserve 2 tablespoons marinade in a small bowl.
6
Heat olive oil in 6-Qt./5.7L saute pan over medium-high heat.
7
Add chicken breasts and cook 4minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
8
Remove pan from heat.
9
Combine lime zest and brown sugar; sprinkle over chicken.
10
Combine reserved marinade and broth; pour around chicken.
11
Top each chicken breast with two orange slices.
12
Insert pan into oven and bake 15 minutes or until chicken registers 180?F/85?C on an instant-read thermometer and juices run clear.
13
Place chicken on a serving platter and spoon sauce over chicken.
14
Garnish with black olives and parsley.

373

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 limes, juice and zest of, 2 lemons, juice of, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Citrus Chicken 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.

Citrus Chicken

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