Orange-Thyme Chicken In Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Orange-Thyme Chicken In Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups orange juice; 3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 3 teaspoons dried thyme, divided; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup chicken broth; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon jarred roasted minced garlic; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; Orange slices, optional; Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups orange juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 3 teaspoons dried thyme, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chicken broth
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon jarred roasted minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Orange slices, optional
Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

1
Place orange juice and 2 tablespoons thyme in an 8-in. square baking dish; add chicken. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes.
2
Remove chicken from orange juice mixture; pat chicken dry. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade; discard remaining marinade.
3
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook chicken 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Using tongs, remove chicken from pan, reserving butter in pan.
4
Stir in flour until blended. Cook 30-45 seconds, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Gradually stir in broth and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
5
Stir in green onions, roasted garlic, orange zest and remaining minced thyme. Return chicken to pan; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165u00b0. If desired, serve with orange slices and thyme sprigs.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups orange juice, 3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 3 teaspoons dried thyme, divided, 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each), 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Orange-Thyme Chicken In Garlic Sauce 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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Orange-Thyme Chicken In Garlic Sauce

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