Sticky Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Sticky Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; salt; 1 cup warm apple cider; 1/2 cup cream; ground cinnamon, a pinch; freshly grated nutmeg; black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (or 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs); 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/3 cup orange marmalade; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt
1 cup warm apple cider
1/2 cup cream
ground cinnamon, a pinch
freshly grated nutmeg
black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (or 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped

1
Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
2
Salt the water and cook the potatoes until tender, 15-18 minutes; once tender, drain and return to the hot pot.
3
Mash with the cider and cream, then season with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
4
While the potatoes cook, heat the oil in a cast-iron or stainless steel skillet.
5
Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook for 10 minutes, turning once.
6
Transfer the chicken to a plate and deglaze the pan with the vinegar.
7
Whisk in the marmalade, stock, and herbs.
8
Add the chicken back to the skillet and turn it in the sauce to coat.
9
Let the sauce thicken for 1-2 minutes, then serve the chicken and sauce with mashed sweet potatoes alongside.

732

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, salt, 1 cup warm apple cider, 1/2 cup cream, and more.

Yes, Sticky Orange 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.

Sticky Orange Chicken

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