FLORIDA-STYLE CITRUS CHICKEN

Florida-Style Citrus Chicken image

Provided by southern chef in lo

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 -3 cloves thinly sliced garlic
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 orange
hot cooked rice
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

In a large skillet cook chicken and garlic in hot butter over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Turn chicken once and stir garlic occasionally.
Meanwhile in small bowl, combine lime peel, lime juice, ginger, and crushed red pepper; set aside.
Peel orange reserving juice. Cut orange in half lengthwise then cut across in slices. Add any juice to the lime juice mixture. Add the mix to the skillet. Place orange slices on top of the chicken; cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
To serve, spoon any reserved dripping over the chicken. Serve with hot cooked rice and garnish with lime wedges.