Zesty Citrus Chicken

Zesty Citrus Chicken
Zesty Citrus Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains roughly 39g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 360 calories. If you have pepper, flour, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

1
Grate rind from limes, reserving 2 tablespoons rind; set aside. Squeeze juice from limes to equal 3/4 cup.
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Combine lime juice, lemon juice, and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
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3
Preheat oven to 35
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4
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.
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5
Combine flours, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
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6
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
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7
Add 3 chicken breast halves; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
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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.
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9
Combine lime rind and brown sugar; sprinkle over chicken.
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10
Combine reserved marinade and broth; drizzle around chicken. Top each chicken breast half with 2 orange slices.
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11
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until chicken is done.
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12
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.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score23
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