Dinner

Chicken in Orange Sauce

Name: Chicken in Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken leg; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh; white rice, cooked, for serving, as needed

Tender chicken legs simmered in a sweet and savory orange sauce with bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro.

1 hr 5 min
460 kcal

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Place the olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and garlic.
Step 3:
Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft.
3 min
Step 4:
Add the chicken legs and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 5:
Cook the chicken for about 1 minute on each side.
1 min
Step 6:
Add the chicken stock and orange juice.
Step 7:
Cook for about 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
2 min
Step 8:
Add the brown sugar and cover the pot.
Step 9:
Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.
45 min
Step 10:
Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve over white rice.
Step 11:
Garnish with fresh cilantro.