Sunshine Chicken Recipe

Name: Sunshine Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken thighs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 5 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned; 1/2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brandy
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

1
Preheat oven to 350. Arrange chicken, skin side up in a 12 by 8 inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes.
2
In a medium size saucepan, mix cornstarch and sugar. Stir in broth, orange juice, brandy, vinegar, orange zest and tarragon.
3
Cook, stirring, over medium heat until sauce boils and thickens, about 3 minutes.
4
Stir in orange and grapefruit sections.
5
Spoon sauce over chicken. Return to oven for 15 minutes longer, until chicken is fork tender.

769

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 lbs chicken thighs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 5 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Sunshine 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.

Sunshine Chicken

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