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Fresh Citrus Chicken
This quick skillet meal pairs tender chicken breasts with a bright blend of fresh orange and lime. Cooking everything in one pan keeps the process simple and builds a flavorful pan sauce from the citrus juices and garlic. It is an ideal weeknight dinner that delivers a zesty, slightly spicy kick from crushed red pepper flakes and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1¼ lb)
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 medium orange, peeled, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- 1Warm the canola oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- 2Place the chicken breasts and sliced garlic in the skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the chicken once and stirring the garlic occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 3Mix the grated lime peel, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- 4Pour the lime and cilantro mixture into the skillet, then scatter the coarsely chopped orange pieces directly over the chicken.
- 5Cover the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is hot. Plate the chicken with the orange pieces and spoon the pan juices over the top.