Best 2 Florida Style Citrus Chicken Recipes

Florida-style citrus chicken is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is made with a variety of citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and limes, as well as garlic, herbs, and spices. Depending on your desired level of heat, you may also include some peppers or hot sauce. The chicken is typically cooked in a slow cooker or oven, but you can also grill it or pan-fry it if you prefer. The result is a tender and flavorful chicken that is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FLORIDA KEYS-STYLE CITRUS CHICKEN

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My family loves citrus with chicken and this recipe not only uses the juice and zest of oranges, but lemons and limes as well. Chicken breast halves are browned in olive oil and butter, simmered in a citrus juice flavored with honey, fresh thyme, garlic, and ground ginger, and then topped with orange segments and chopped chives. The taste and aroma of this Florida Keys inspired citrus chicken dish will explode in mouth-watering delight. This flavorful citrus sauce works equally well with fish or pork.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
1 tablespoon finely-grated orange peel
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon finely-grated lime peel
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely-grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
red pepper flakes, to taste
1 orange
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 small red onion, diced
splash riesling wine
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
lemon and lime wedge (Garnish)
hot cooked long-grain rice (optional)

Steps:

Thoroughly wash the chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Whisk together the citrus juice (marinade) ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Pour a 1/4 cup of this mixture into a large resealable plastic bag, and reserve the remaining. Add the chicken to the bag, seal and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours. Turn occasionally.
Meanwhile, peel the orange; cut in half lengthwise then cut crosswise into slices. Set the segments aside.
To a hot heavy-bottom skillet, add the olive oil followed by the butter. (NOTE: The butter should foam, but not turn brown.) Add diced onions to the skillet to sweat. When softened, add the chicken. (NOTE: Discard the citrus juice in the resealable bag.) Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink.
Deglaze the skillet with wine. Pour the reserved citrus juice mixture over the chicken, and top with the orange slices. Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
To serve, divide the chicken into 4 servings; spoon drippings from the skillet over the chicken and top with the chopped chives. If desired, served with cooked rice and garnish with lemon and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 50.2, Sodium 167.1, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 15.6, Protein 16.2

FLORIDA-STYLE CITRUS CHICKEN

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This is great to celebrate the coming of warm weather. This dish combines Florida citrus with Caribbean pepper. Serve on a bed of hot rice. This is a quick dish--from start to finish, it takes about 20 minutes.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Use a variety of citrus fruits for a more complex flavor.
Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
Be careful not to overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through but still moist.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Florida-style citrus chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of citrus juices and spices, then seared and baked until cooked through. The result is a moist and flavorful chicken that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to use up any leftover citrus fruits.

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