Citrus-Seared Chicken With Orange Olive Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Citrus-Seared Chicken With Orange Olive Sauce - a tangy and flavorful chicken dish
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
3 teaspoons caribbean jerk seasoning
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped pimento stuffed olive
1/4 cup chopped kalamata olive
1 tablespoon honey

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
297
Sugar
7g
Fat
11g
This Citrus-Seared Chicken With Orange Olive Sauce is a flavorful way to mix up your chicken dinners. The combination of tangy citrus, salty olives, and spicy jerk seasoning make for a unique and delicious dish. The orange juice and grapefruit juice in the sauce add a bright, fresh flavor to the chicken, while the honey helps to balance out the acidity. The red bell pepper not only adds color and texture to the dish, but it also provides a healthy dose of Vitamin C. Serve this dish with a side of rice or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, grapefruit juice, Caribbean jerk seasoning, and ground cumin.
2.Place the flour in a shallow dish.
3.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4.Coat each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess flour.
5.Add the chicken breasts to the hot pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6.Add the red bell pepper, pimento-stuffed olives, kalamata olives, and honey to the pan.
7.Pour the orange juice mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
8.Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor and is a great way to add some variety to your chicken dinners.

The tangy citrus and briny olives are a perfect match for the chicken.

It’s also a healthy dish, with lean protein and antioxidants from the citrus juice and bell pepper.

CONS

If you’re not a fan of olives, this may not be the dish for you.

The sauce does require a bit of effort to make, but the payoff is worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of lean protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue.
It also contains antioxidants from the citrus juice and red bell pepper, which can help to fight against inflammation and support a healthy immune system.

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