Grapefruit-Mint Chicken Recipe

Name: Grapefruit-Mint Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 4 turkey breast; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 teaspoons olive oil; ¼ cup shallot; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ cup nonfat chicken broth; ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint

Servings: persons

1
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
2
In a large heavy skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
4
Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
5
Reduce heat to medium and add remaining oil to skillet.
6
Add shallots and crushed red pepper.
7
Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
8
Remove from heat.
9
In a small bowl, whisk broth, grapefruit juice, half of the mint and the flour.
10
Add to skillet.
11
Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
12
Return chicken and juices to skillet; reduce heat to low.
13
Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
14
Transfer chicken to a warmed platter.
15
Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over chicken.
16
Garnish with the remaining mint.

276

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 4 turkey breast, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 3 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grapefruit-Mint 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.

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Grapefruit-Mint Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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