BRAISED ORANGE CHICKEN

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Tender chicken thigh meat simmers in an orange juice and pepper broth for a citrus-inspired meal that's ready in just 30 minutes, but tastes like it cooked for hours.

Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 bone-in chicken thighs
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 cups orange juice (no pulp)
¼ cup brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken thighs in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken thighs and set aside.
Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, orange juice, orange liqueur, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until thoroughly combined.
Return chicken thighs to the skillet, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.6 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 206 mg, Sugar 62.3 g

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SM SOHAN

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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and the sauce is so flavorful.

Vachenzo Landa

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This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make and the results are always delicious.

Saeeda Shahzad

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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The chicken was moist and flavorful and the sauce was just the right amount of sweet and tangy.