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A cast iron skillet with the completed chicken thighs in blood orange juice with peppers and olives.

Mediterranean Blood Orange Chicken Recipe

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Tamara Andersen
A delightful combination of blood oranges and Mediterranean flavors in this succulent chicken dish...
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons thyme leaves - divided use
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs - see Ingredients Notes in post
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil+/- - chicken thighs usually have some fat
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Calabrian peppers, minced - see Ingredients Notes in post
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • ¾ cup fresh blood orange juice - zest oranges first!
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons castelvetrano or kalamata olives - sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs - parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano - minced; additional herbs for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry. Mix the flour with the salt, pepper, and one teaspoon of the thyme. Press the chicken pieces into the seasoned flour. Shake off excess.
  • Add oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Brown on both sides, then remove from the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium.
  • If skillet is dry, a little more oil. Add the shallots, garlic, and chile pepper. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
  • De-glaze with dry sherry. Add the dry sherry. Bring to a boil. Reduce by about half.
  • Add the blood orange juice and zest, broth, honey, thyme, and fresh herbs. Bring up to a boil.
  • Add the chicken back into the skillet. Add the olives. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, or until internal chicken temperature reaches 165℉. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs, and cover until ready to serve.
  • Garnish with additional fresh herbs and sliced oranges as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 17g

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and/or star rating! Email us with any questions: tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com