Spanish Chicken With Oranges & Olives Recipe

Name: Spanish Chicken With Oranges & Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup shallot, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup madeira wine (a sweet Spanish wine); 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 orange, rind of, grated; 1 orange, cut into 6 wedges (leave peel on); 1/2 cup large Spanish olives, brined; 1 tablespoon honey

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shallot, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup madeira wine (a sweet Spanish wine)
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1 orange, rind of, grated
1 orange, cut into 6 wedges (leave peel on)
1/2 cup large Spanish olives, brined
1 tablespoon honey

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over high heat.
2
Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper and brown in oil until skin is crisp, about 6 minutes per side.
3
Transfer chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium. Drain all but 2 Tbsp drippings from skillet.
4
Add shallots and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
5
Add sherry, boil until reduced by half. Then add chicken broth, orange juice and grated rind. Boil one more minute.
6
Return chicken pieces to pan, skin side up. Arrange orange wedges and olives around chicken, and place some shallots atop the ckicken.
7
Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, until done through.
8
Place chicken on a platter. Bring juices to a boil on the stove and stir in the honey, to thicken, about 5 minutes.
9
Pour the sauce, oranges, olives, and shallots over the chicken and serve.
10
Great with rice or cous-cous and lightly sauteed greens.

330

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup shallot, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spanish Chicken With Oranges & Olives 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.

Spanish Chicken With Oranges & Olives

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