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🍽️ Chicken pieces in citrus sauce

440 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 chicken (of approx. 1,5 kg, cut into pieces)
• 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1 red onion (cut into wedges)
• 2 untreated oranges (from one 1/2 orange the grated zest)
• 2 limes (from 1 lime the zest)
• cumin powder
• oregano
• 30 g butter
• olive oil (cold pressed)
• salt
• 1 fresh chili pepper (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl.
2. 2. Add the garlic, onions, orange zest, lime zest, cumin, oregano, chili, and salt.
3. 3. Mix everything thoroughly until the spices adhere well.
4. 4. Cover the bowl.
5. 5. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to let the marinade soak in.
6. 6. Take the chicken pieces out of the marinade and pat them dry.
7. 7. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and the butter in a high non-stick pan.
8. 8. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides.
9. 9. Reduce the heat and cover the pan.
10. 10. Let the meat simmer for 25 minutes.
11. 11. Turn the chicken occasionally to ensure even cooking.
12. 12. Remove the cooked chicken pieces from the pan.
13. 13. Place the chicken on a large plate.
14. 14. Cut the oranges and the lime, including the peel, into pieces.
15. 15. Pour the remaining marinade from the bowl into the pan.
16. 16. Add the cut citrus fruits to the pan.
17. 17. Fry the mixture over high heat for 5 to 6 minutes.
18. 18. Pour the sauce with the fruit over the chicken.
19. 19. Serve the dish immediately.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 440
• Protein: 60 g · Fett/Fat: 16 g · Carbs: 10 g