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Achiote Chicken with Tangerine Sauce

4.4

(8)

Orange peel and juice can be substituted.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    2hr 20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons achiote paste*
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated tangerine peel (or orange peel)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup fresh tangerine or orange juice, divided
Chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend first 7 ingredients in processor to form paste. Place chicken in 8-inch square baking dish. Spread marinade over, turning to coat. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Add chicken to skillet; cook until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add 1/2 cup tangerine juice to skillet. Cover; reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning once, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to plates. Add remaining 1/2 cup juice to skillet; boil until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro.

  2. Step 3

    *Achiote paste is available at Latin markets.

TagsLatin AmericanChicken BreastChickenPoultryTangerineCitrusFruitOrangeMainDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeKetoEasyFryFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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