CITRUS CHICKEN

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Chicken breasts lightly seasoned and sauteed, then braised with orange juice and vegetable stock; with the delightful addition of herbs, onion, bell pepper and mushrooms this dish is a unique blend of flavors. The addition of black olives at the end is optional.

Provided by Jenny Parker

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
½ cup vegetable stock
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Coat chicken with flour, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, and sautee garlic until tender. Add chicken and sautee until browned.
  • Pour orange juice concentrate over chicken and cover; cook for 3 to 5 minutes, then stir in vegetable stock, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, basting with skillet juices.
  • Add oregano, thyme, pepper and onion; mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Add olives, cook for 1 more minute and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1977.9 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

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