orange-glazed chicken
(2 ratings)
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I ran across this recipe in the Cook's Company magazine. Making a orange brine for the chicken will make it tender and flavorful.
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(2 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
40 Min
cook time
30 Min
Ingredients For orange-glazed chicken
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3 Tbspgrated orange zest, plus 1/2 cup juice from 3-4 oranges
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2 Tbspsugar
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1 tspcornstarch
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1/4 tspcayenne pepper
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1/4 csalt
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1 qtwater
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4bone-in chicken breast, about 3 pounds, ribes removed and halved crosswise
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1 Tbspvegetable oil
How To Make orange-glazed chicken
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1Whisk orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, sugar, cornstarch and cayenne in medium bowl until no lumps remain; set aside.
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2Process salt and remaining zest in food processor, or grinder until finely ground. Whisk water and orange salt in large bowl until salt dissolves. Add chicken and refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
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3Cover bottom of Dutch oven with aluminum foil. Remove chicken from brine and discard leftover brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Place chicken skin side down and weight with prepared Dutch oven. Cook until very well browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
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4Remove pot and flip chicken skin-side up. Reduce heat to medium and cook until chicken registers 160 degrees, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate and let rest 5 minutes.
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5Pour off fat from pan and discard. Add orange juice mixture to now empty skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat. Return chicken, skin side up, and any accumulated juices to skillet and simmer until sauce is thick and glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn chicken to coat. Serve
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