Spicy Orange Ginger & Lemon Chicken Breast
Submitted by fletchman
Aromatic chicken breast with orange, lemon, and ginger in spicy apple cider sauce. Bright, zesty flavors ready in 30 minutes for weeknight elegance.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
20 minREADY
30 minCitrus zest and fresh ginger perfume this quick chicken dish with flavors that punch way above its 20-minute cooking time.
The chicken sears fast to golden, then simmers gently in apple cider spiked with cayenne, cumin, and those fragrant strips of orange and lemon peel.
It’s the kind of dinner that feels special enough for company but easy enough for a Tuesday when you’re tired.
Pro Tips
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove citrus zest in wide strips, avoiding bitter white pith
- Don’t skip searing the chicken, the browned bits add essential flavor to the sauce
- Potato starch creates a glossier, clearer sauce than flour
- Add extra apple cider or water if sauce reduces too much during cooking
Ingredients
Directions
Remove rind pieces from orange and lemon with a vegetable peeler and rough chop.
Heat a sauté or skillet large enough to just hold the meat pieces.
Spray. Sear to lightly brown the chicken pieces, both sides.
Meanwhile combine the sauce ingredients in a measuring cup.
Pour into the hot pan and let the liquid boil a bit to cook the thickener.
Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and cook gently for 15 minutes.
Serve with the cooking juices. Add water or more apple juice if the sauce loses too much moisture.
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