Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken Recipe. Crispy skin, juicy chicken, all with a citrus touch. A great weeknight meal for the family.

Prep Time:

45 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Ingredients

chicken
cut into pieces

lemon
juiced

salt

1 1/2 tsps

black pepper

1/4 tsp

cinnamon

1/2 tsp

unsalted butter

2 Tbsps

olive oil

2 Tbsps

orange juice

2 cups

oregano (dried)

1/4 tsp

Place the chicken pieces in a baking dish. Pour lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with the salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Cover and place in the refrigerator for a 1/2 hour.
In a large sauté pan heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the butter.
Add the chicken pieces skin side down. Brown the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes.
Flip the chicken pieces over and pour in the orange juice and add the oregano.
Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 45 minutes.