Braised Orange Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Thigh Recipes. (Braised Orange Chicken Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Braised Orange Chicken Recipe

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

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until softened about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in garlic; cook and stir until fragrant about 1 minute.

Step 4

Stir in tomatoes orange juice orange liqueur salt black pepper and red pepper flakes until thoroughly combined.

Step 5

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.

Nutritional Information

Braised Orange Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 542.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.3g 45%

Carbohydrates: 67.6g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 62.3g

Fat: 18.5g 29%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

Cholesterol: 64mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 850.8IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.2mg 71%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 207.9mg 347%

Folate: 238.3mcg 60%

Calcium: 94.7mg 10%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 77.6mg 28%

Potassium: 1329.6mg 37%

Sodium: 206mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 50%

Calories From Fat: 166.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.