Best Florida Keys Style Citrus Chicken Recipes

FLORIDA KEYS-STYLE CITRUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash the chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
• Whisk together the citrus juice (marinade) ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Pour a 1/4 cup of this mixture into a large resealable plastic bag, and reserve the remaining. Add the chicken to the bag, seal and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours. Turn occasionally.
• Meanwhile, peel the orange; cut in half lengthwise then cut crosswise into slices. Set the segments aside.
• To a hot heavy-bottom skillet, add the olive oil followed by the butter. (NOTE: The butter should foam, but not turn brown.) Add diced onions to the skillet to sweat. When softened, add the chicken. (NOTE: Discard the citrus juice in the resealable bag.) Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink.
• Deglaze the skillet with wine. Pour the reserved citrus juice mixture over the chicken, and top with the orange slices. Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
• To serve, divide the chicken into 4 servings; spoon drippings from the skillet over the chicken and top with the chopped chives. If desired, served with cooked rice and garnish with lemon and lime wedges.

QUICK FLORIDA KEYS STYLE CITRUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet cook chicken and garlic in hot butter over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until no pink remains in chicken, turning chicken once and stirring garlic occasionally.
• 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine lime peel, lime juice, ginger and crushed red pepper; set aside.
• 3. Peel orange. Reserving juice, cut the orange in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into slices. Add reserved orange juice and lime juice mixture to the skillet. Place orange slices on top of chicken. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated throughout.
• 4. To serve, spoon pan drippings over chicken.