Zesty Citrus Chicken Recipe

Name: Zesty Citrus Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 limes; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons); 6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces); 1/4 cup coconut flour (about 1 ounce) or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce); 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; cooking spray; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 12 thin orange slices

Servings: persons

6 limes
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
1/4 cup coconut flour (about 1 ounce) or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
cooking spray
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
12 thin orange slices

1
Grate rind from limes, reserving 2 tablespoons rind; set aside. Squeeze juice from limes to equal 3/4 cup.
2
Combine lime juice, lemon juice, and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Remove chicken from bag, reserving 2 tablespoons marinade. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add 3 chicken breast halves; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Place chicken in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and chicken.
5
Combine lime rind and brown sugar; sprinkle over chicken. Combine reserved marinade and broth; drizzle around chicken. Top each chicken breast half with 2 orange slices. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until chicken is done. Place chicken on a serving platter. Strain any remaining liquid in dish through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Discard solids. Spoon sauce over chicken.

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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: 6 limes, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons), 6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces), and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Citrus Chicken

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