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Gluten-Free Nut-Free Chicken in Orange Sauce Recipe (Pollo a la Naranja)

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Chicken in Orange Sauce Recipe (Pollo a la Naranja)

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Ingredients

  • Chicken Legs4
  • Olive Oil2 tablespoons
  • Butter2 tablespoons
  • Onion1/2 cup
  • Red Pepper1
  • Garlic3 cloves Chopped
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black Pepper1/2 tsp
  • Chicken Stock1 cup
  • Orange Juice1/2 cup
  • Brown Sugar3 tablespoons
  • Cilantro1/4 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the olive oil and butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped onions, red bell pepper and garlic.

  3. 3

    Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often until the vegetables are soft.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken legs and season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Cook for about 1 minute on each side.

  6. 6

    Add the chicken broth, orange juice and cook for about 2 minutes scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

  7. 7

    Add the brown sugar and cover the pot.

  8. 8

    Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

  9. 9

    Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve over white rice.

  10. 10

    Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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Nutrition

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