Sunny Citrus Chicken
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty One | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees Brighten up dinner with Sunny Citrus Chicken, featuring tender breast halves baked in a vibrant orange and lemon glaze. Infused with aromatic curry and garlic, this easy dish is finished with fresh watercress.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 40 mins | None | 2 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chicken Breast Halves | Halves |
| 1/2 tsp | Curry Powder | None |
| 1/4 tsp | Garlic Powder | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Orange Rind | Grated |
| 1 | Orange | Juiced |
| 2 tbsp | Lemon Juice | None |
| As needed | Watercress | For garnish |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation and Baking
- Place 2 chicken breast halves in a baking dish.
- Combine the 1/2 tsp curry powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp orange rind, 1 orange juiced, and 2 tbsp lemon juice, then pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cover the dish and bake at 350°F for 30 min.
- Uncover and bake for 10 min more, until the chicken is tender.
Step 2: Serving
- Serve on a platter with additional slices of orange and lemon, and garnish with watercress.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Chicken can be marinated in the citrus and spice mixture, covered, and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before baking.
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