Sixteenth Century Orange Chicken

Skillet Chicken

Sixteenth Century Orange Chicken

Sixteenth Century Orange Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    60

Embark on a culinary journey back in time with this exquisite dish, inspired by a 16th-century recipe. The sauce offers a delicate balance of sweetness and spice, creating a truly unique and unforgettable flavor profile.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    147 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    57 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    210 mg
  • Sugar
    25 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 10 mins In a large saucepan over high heat, combine chicken stock, oranges, prunes, dates, currants, and cloves. Boil until the fruit softens and begins to break down, approximately 7-10 minutes.

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02 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Stir in peppercorns, mace, sugar, rose water, and white wine. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for about 10 minutes. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the liquid. Discard the solids.

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the chicken cubes on all sides until lightly golden. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

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04 Step

Recipe View 25 mins Add the reserved sauce to the skillet with the chicken. Cook, turning and basting the chicken frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, approximately 20-25 minutes.

For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken stock.
If rose water is unavailable, you can substitute a teaspoon of orange blossom water.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference. Some may prefer a less sweet sauce.
Serve with rice or couscous to soak up the delicious sauce.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 20 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Woodrow Connelly

    Jan 23, 2025

    I made this for a historical-themed dinner party, and it was a huge hit! The flavor is so interesting and complex.

  • Ola Mckenzie

    Nov 8, 2024

    This recipe is surprisingly easy to make. I love the unique combination of ingredients.

  • Lucious Block

    Oct 14, 2024

    The sauce is absolutely divine! I added a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.

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