citrus chicken
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I serve this with some steamed asparagus and chopped green onions tossed into cooked rice with lemon juice and italian seasoning
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium orange
- 1/2 medium lemon
- 4 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 - ( 6 oz) chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- sprig parsley for garnish
How To Make citrus chicken
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Step 1Juice the orange and lemon, finely grate the rinds. Place the citrus juice and zest in a baking dish. Whisk in the tomato puree, honey, vinegar and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2Using a sharp knife, score the chicken. Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap. Marinate at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile preheat over to 375 degrees F
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Step 3Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with foil, reserving the marinade. Bake for 15 minutes, basting with marinade 2-3 times. Continue to bake until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes longer. Keep warm
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Step 4Optional: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Slice cherry tomatoes in half, toss with italian seasoning and add to pan. Saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, Arrange tomatoes around chicken and garnish all with parsley as desired
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