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 TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins40 minsNone2 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2Chicken Breast HalvesHalves
1/2 tspCurry PowderNone
1/4 tspGarlic PowderNone
1/2 tspOrange RindGrated
1OrangeJuiced
2 tbspLemon JuiceNone
As neededWatercressFor garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation and Baking

  1. Place 2 chicken breast halves in a baking dish.
  2. 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.
  3. Cover the dish and bake at 350°F for 30 min.
  4. Uncover and bake for 10 min more, until the chicken is tender.

Step 2: Serving

  1. 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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