Hi everyone– It’s pretty true that you can’t have too many everyday chicken recipes up your sleeve. So here’s a flavorful plateful with the brightness of orange and the spiciness of smoked paprika. And it’s on the table in about 20 minutes– add some steamed asparagus, a wild rice mix. Dinner!
P.S While I’m typing this up for you, I’m sitting in a cool Wisconsin coffee shop with Laurel while she’s doing a little work (and drinking coffee) on her way to her office. Apricot tea, French ukulele music and Laurel!! Perfect!
SMOKY HONEY ORANGE CHICKEN
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tab. olive oil
salt & freshly ground pepper
1 large orange
1 tab. honey
2 cloves garlic minced*
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika**
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
Filet the chicken breasts, to make 4 to 6 thinner cutlets. Heat the oil in a large skillet and then set the chicken into the skillet. Liberally salt and pepper both sides as they cook about 3 minutes on each side.
While they are cooking, grate the zest off of the orange and then juice it. Put the grated peel along with the juice in a container with a tight fitting lid. Add in the honey, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika and corn starch. Put on the lid and shake well until the contents are blended (no cornstarch lumps!).
After the chicken has browned on both sides, pour in the orange mixture and cook for 3 or 4 minutes more on a low simmer until the sauce is thickened. Set the chicken on a pretty plate and spoon the sauce over the top. Enjoy!
*This is the perfect time to used pre-minced garlic. My favorite are the little frozen garlic cubes from Trader Joe’s.
**Up the smoked paprika if you want more spice and more smoke.
Here’s Laurel “on the job.”
You are indeed blessed Rhonda. xx
What a blessing to be with family. There is just something special about orange infused chicken. The flavor is impeccable and certainly feels like a treat. What a wonderful recipe! xo
Thank Lisa!! Yep, we’re just back from our week with the kids and I’m plotting when we can get back there again! hugs hugs!
Aww Rhonda what a great photo of Laurel! Love that. ❤ And excellent recipe. I love the use of cumin and orange. Have a wonderful rest of your week. Really appreciate you. Oh one question – do you turn the chicken over once you put the juice in? Hugs xo Debbie
Hi Debbie– yes, I turned it to coat the chicken with the sauce. But I don’t think it changed the taste. Are you having rain today? It’s coming down here– love it!! hugs hugs!
We had so much rain, it was great! Thank you, Rhonda 🙂 You always say such caring things to me and offer your encouragement. It means a lot. Blessings and hugs xo Debbie
Orange, honey, garlic and cumin! Perfect chicken is pretty well guaranteed. Great job.
Thanks Conor– Your Monkfish recipe looks so delicious!!
Mmm. Can taste it.
thanks Ali! Loved loved your snow photos!! You live in such a beautiful area!!
Everything sounds perfect and I must try this chicken dish! Blessings to you, Rhonda💗💗💗
Hope you like it Mary- hugs hugs!
I know we’ll love it, Rhonda! Hugs😄❤🌈
Hi Rhonda – I have never tried those frozen garlic cubes from TJs, I will now though, thanks for the tip — Kat
A truly lovely easy chicken dinner! I also have posted an easy recipe here, if you want: http://sophiesfoodiefiles.wordpress.com/2018/03/01/easy-marinated-chicken-dinner/
Thanks Sophie! The chicken with honey looks super– and I would like to try to potatoes with leeks too!! xox