Cuban Style Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Cuban Style Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -9 chicken drumsticks (about 3lbs); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

8 -9 chicken drumsticks (about 3lbs)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Combine salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, and onion slices in a large ziploc bag.
2
Seal bag and shake well.
3
Add chicken, seal, shake well, and refrigerate for 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
4
Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry.
5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add chicken and brown on all sides, turning frequently. (About 10 minutes total.).
7
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet and cook chicken an additional 10 minutes.
8
Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
9
Pour marinade with onions into the same skillet and increase the heat to medium.
10
When sauce simmers, then return the chicken to the pan along with juices collected on the plate.
11
Cover skillet, reduce heat to very low and simmer for 20 minutes.

465

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Fat

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -9 chicken drumsticks (about 3lbs), 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano, and more.

Yes, Cuban Style Braised 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.

Cuban Style Braised Chicken

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