ZESTY CITRUS CHICKEN

Zesty Citrus Chicken image

Provided by Redsie

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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6 limes
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
1/4 cup coconut flour (about 1 ounce) or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
cooking spray
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
12 thin orange slices

Steps:

Grate rind from limes, reserving 2 tablespoons rind; set aside. Squeeze juice from limes to equal 3/4 cup.
Combine lime juice, lemon juice, and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Remove chicken from bag, reserving 2 tablespoons marinade. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add 3 chicken breast halves; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Place chicken in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and chicken.
Combine lime rind and brown sugar; sprinkle over chicken. Combine reserved marinade and broth; drizzle around chicken. Top each chicken breast half with 2 orange slices. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until chicken is done. Place chicken on a serving platter. Strain any remaining liquid in dish through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Discard solids. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 505.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 15.7, Protein 40.9