Winter Orange Chicken
This riff on the Chinese takeout staple incorporates the bright, fresh flavors of the winter season.
4 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 2 tbsp. Schnucks olive oil
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 tsp. minced ginger
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary, plus additional sprigs for garnish
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 4 Schnucks bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 oranges, peeled (if desired) and sliced crosswise
Instructions
- In a small saucepan bring cranberry juice to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15–20 minutes or until juice has reduced to about 1/4 cup. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. In a small bowl combine olive oil, garlic, ginger, rosemary and salt. Rub chicken with oil mixture and place, skin-side down, onto skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes or until browned. Flip chicken, transfer skillet to oven and bake 15 minutes.
- Add oranges to skillet. Bake 10–15 minutes more or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Transfer chicken and oranges to a platter; let cool slightly. Meanwhile, pour pan juices into saucepan with cranberry reduction and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, just until warmed through. Pour over top of chicken and oranges. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and/or parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
330 Calories Per ServingFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 1382mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugars: 14gProtein: 17gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe