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

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.

Vanvicker Bondo
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this one is a winner!


Yessenia Patricio
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


Pratibha Bhatt
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow.


Kenya Gillespie
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly.


Asadrazaanu Asadrazaanu
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so delicious.


Babar Khans
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I loved this dish. The citrus flavors were amazing.


Thark Sat
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This is the best citrus chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and flavorful.


Amenyoh Bernice
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ahsan Uddin
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Fafore Taiwo
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I'm not a big fan of citrus, but I loved this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Simiso Ncube
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make.


rohi rohi
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I love the combination of citrus and chicken. This dish is always a crowd-pleaser.


M Abbas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Tanyaradzwa Matemera
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The citrus flavors in this dish were amazing! The chicken was so tender and moist, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Njabulo Matshumani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked evenly.


Bright Pakistan
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This citrus chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.