Tangy Orange Chicken Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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5-6 chicken thighs with skin and bones intact.
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1 tablespoon virgin olive oil.
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1/2 teaspoon table salt.
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1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped.
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1 big shallot, chopped into cubes (1/3 cup).
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2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice.
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1 cup broth made from chicken.
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1 tablespoon grated orange peel.
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1 1/2 tablespoons pure honey.
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1 tablespoon vinegar from apple cider.
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1 cup fresh cranberries, with 2 tablespoons set aside for topping.
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1/2 orange, cut into thin rounds.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 400°F. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the chicken pieces.
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Put chicken in hot oiled pan for about 4-5 minutes each side until it turns golden brown. Set aside on a dish.
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Throw in shallot and garlic, cook for 4-5 minutes. Pour in all wet ingredients, add honey and berries. Let bubble for 8-10 minutes till it gets thick.
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Put chicken back in the pan with leftover berries and orange pieces. Pop in oven for 15-20 minutes until meat temp hits 165°F.
# Notes:
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Make sure your pan can go in the oven.
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Raw cranberries give the best flavor.
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Try swapping honey for some maple syrup if you want.