Citrus Chicken

Chicken breasts lightly seasoned and sauteed, then braised with orange juice and vegetable stock; with the delightful addition of herbs, onion, bell pepper and mushrooms this dish is a unique blend of flavors. The addition of black olives at the end is optional.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ½ cup vegetable stock

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Coat chicken with flour, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, and sautee garlic until tender. Add chicken and sautee until browned.

Step 2

Pour orange juice concentrate over chicken and cover; cook for 3 to 5 minutes, then stir in vegetable stock, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, basting with skillet juices.

Step 3

Add oregano, thyme, pepper and onion; mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Add olives, cook for 1 more minute and serve.