Best Israeli Orange Chicken Recipes

ZA'ATAR CHICKEN WITH ORANGE ISRAELI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper then rub the za'atar spice on both sides.
• Heat up half the oil in a large sauté pan and sear chicken well, approximately 4-5 minutes per side until browned on each side.
• Transfer chicken breasts to oven-proof pan and keep warm. Do not allow the meat to dry out.
• Return the skillet to the stove top and add the wine to deglaze; boil 1 minute.
• Add the chicken stock and return to boil.
• Immediately add the couscous. Cover skillet tightly and remove from heat.
• Keep skillet covered 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the reserved 2 tablespoons olive oil, orange juice, zest, cumin and cilantro.
• Stir into the couscous, tossing in the pine nuts and orange segments. Fluff with a fork.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
• Transfer the couscous to a platter and place the chicken breasts on top.
• Serve with warm pita bread, tzatziki and imported olives.

ISRAELI ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse and dry chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Insert one whole orange in the chicken. Place in roasting pan, breast side down, and surround it with onion slices.
• Mix juice with ginger and pour over chicken. Roast uncovered at 350 degree F for 1/2 an hour.
• Remove chicken from the oven, turn over, and smear with honey. Surround the chicken with second orange slices and return to oven.
• After five minute, baste with wine and orange juice. If browning occurs to quickly, cover with foil.
• Baste again after 1/2 hour, continue cooking until drumsticks are removed easily, about 1 more hour.
• Remove the orange from the chicken, and slice it. Garnish with herbs as per taste. (this is unclear to me, but it may refer to salt and pepper).