Middle Eastern Chicken Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low-salt soy sauce; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons dry Sherry; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 2 skinless boneless whole chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved; vegetable-oil cooking spray; 1 small onion, sliced thin; Accompaniment: cooked couscous if desired

Servings: persons

1/4 cup low-salt soy sauce
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons dry Sherry
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
2 skinless boneless whole chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved
vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 small onion, sliced thin
Accompaniment: cooked couscous if desired

1
In a ceramic or glass container stir together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, lime juice, Sherry, garlic, gingerroot, curry powder, thyme, and oregano and add chicken.
2
Marinate chicken, covered and chilled, turning occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
3
Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towel.
4
Reserve marinade.
5
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray Heat skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook chicken 1 minutes on each side, or until browned.
6
Transfer chicken to a plate.
7
To skillet add 2 tablespoons water and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon and scraping up brown bits, 30 seconds.
8
Add onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
9
Add chicken, reserved marinade and remaining 1/4 cup water and simmer, covered basting chicken frequently, 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
10
Serve chicken over couscous if desired.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup low-salt soy sauce, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons dry Sherry, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern 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.

Middle Eastern Chicken

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