POLLO A LA NARANJA (CHICKEN IN ORANGE SAUCE)

Pollo a La Naranja (Chicken in Orange Sauce) image

Provided by Annacia

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (filleted)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 carrots, diced
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon sugar
3 oranges, juice of
1 lime, juice of
1/2 cup white wine
orange slice (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan with a heavy bottom.
Fry chicken breasts, turning so that they brown on both sides.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Dice the carrots and onions or place in a food processor to dice. Put vegetables in the frying pan and brown.
Add the juices and the white wine.
Reduce the sauce a bit by simmering for a few minutes.
Pour the Sauce into a food processor or blender and puree.
Return the sauce to the frying pan.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Note: If you prefer a "chunky" sauce, you do not have to puree.
Return the chicken to the frying pan of sauce.
Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Place chicken on plates, spooning sauce over each piece.
Garnish with orange slices. Serve with rice and bread.