Orange And Green-Olive Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange And Green-Olive Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 8 chicken thighs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 orange, whole; 6 garlic cloves; 1 cup orange juice; 3 cups chicken stock (broth fine too); 3 bay leaves, dried; 1/4 cup green olives, pitted; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 chicken thighs
1/4 cup olive oil
1 orange, whole
6 garlic cloves
1 cup orange juice
3 cups chicken stock (broth fine too)
3 bay leaves, dried
1/4 cup green olives, pitted
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a food storage bag. Add chicken thighs, seal bag; toss to coat chicken.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour; place in skillet, skin side down. Cook chicken until golden brown, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.
3
Meanwhile, peel long strips of zest from the orange with vegetable peeler; set aside. When chicken has browned, place the garlic cloves around the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium; cook 1 minute. Add orange juice; heat to a boil. Cook 3 minutes. Add chicken stock; heat to a boil. Cook 3 minutes. Add bay leaves, olives, saffron and orange zest. Cover; place skillet in oven.
4
Cook chicken until fork can be easily inserted, about 50 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; place on serving platter. Return skillet to stove top. Heat liquid to a boil; boil 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and garlic; spoon sauce over chicken, top with parsley.

1107

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, 8 chicken thighs, and more.

Yes, Orange And Green-Olive 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.

Orange And Green-Olive Braised Chicken

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