Spicy Orange Ginger And Lemon Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Spicy Orange Ginger And Lemon Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x olive oil spray; 7 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons potato starch or flour; 1 strip lemon zest (1x2-inch); 1 strip orange zest (1x2-inch); 2 teaspoons ginger fresh, minced; 2 small garlic cloves peel and slice; 1/2 cup apple juice or cider

Servings: persons

1 x olive oil spray
7 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat
⅛ teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons potato starch or flour
1 strip lemon zest (1x2-inch)
1 strip orange zest (1x2-inch)
2 teaspoons ginger fresh, minced
2 small garlic cloves peel and slice
1/2 cup apple juice or cider

1
Remove rind pieces from orange and lemon with a vegetable peeler and rough chop.
2
Heat a saute or skillet large enough to just hold the meat pieces.
3
Spray.
4
Sear to lightly brown the chicken pieces, both sides.
5
Meanwhile combine all the sauce ingredients in a measuring cup (or bowl with spout).
6
Pour into the hot pan and let the liquid boil a bit to cook the thickener.
7
Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and cook gently for 15 minutes.
8
Serve with the cooking juices.
9
Add water ( 1/4 to 1/2 cup) or more apple juice to moisten the sauce.

374

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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

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: 1 x olive oil spray, 7 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy Orange Ginger And Lemon Chicken Breast 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Orange Ginger And Lemon Chicken Breast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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