Spanish Citrus Chicken Recipe

Name: Spanish Citrus Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts; 3 freshly squeezed oranges, juice of; 1 freshly squeezed seville oranges, juice of or 1 lemon; 100 g butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint; 1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional); 1 teaspoon cornflour (optional); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts
3 freshly squeezed oranges, juice of
1 freshly squeezed seville oranges, juice of or 1 lemon
100 g butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
1 teaspoon cornflour (optional)
salt and pepper

1
Place each chicken breast on top of one piece of clingfilm/clear plastic wrap and cover with another piece.
2
Using a rolling pin or a glass pound the chicken until flat.
3
Remove from clingfilm and season.
4
Cut each chichen breast in half widthways.
5
Add the olive oil and 50g of the butter to a hot frying pan.
6
Cut the rest of the butter into cubes and chill.
7
When bubbling, add the chicken.
8
Cook until lightly browned and cooked through.
9
Remove the chicken to a warm ovenproof dish in an oven heated to 190 degrees celsius.
10
Add all the citrus juice to the frying pan and turn heat up high until bubbling.
11
Add the remaining butter and sugar and stir.
12
If you would like a thicker sauce add the flour and stir.
13
Remove the chicken from the oven and add to the sauce.
14
Turn to coat and then pour into the warm dish.
15
Add the mint and the pine nuts to the dish.
16
Serve with couscous or rice.

464

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts, 3 freshly squeezed oranges, juice of, 1 freshly squeezed seville oranges, juice of or 1 lemon, 100 g butter, and more.

Yes, Spanish Citrus 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.

Spanish Citrus Chicken

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