Fast, easy and incredibly flavorful? This recipe has it covered.
There are several steps you can take to elevate lean chicken breasts for a weeknight meal. We started with a bold citrus vinaigrette. For an intense hit of citrus flavor, we used lemon juice enhanced with both lemon and orange zest. Then, pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness ensured that they cooked at the same rate and stayed juicy.
A little cinnamon and cumin rubbed onto the chicken added deep flavor and the heady aroma of warm spice to the dish. Dredging the seasoned breasts in flour before searing protected their exteriors from becoming tough. Plus, the seared flour created a textured surface for the vinaigrette to cling to.
Slicing the cooked chicken before topping it with the vinaigrette made each bite well-seasoned. A sprinkling of cilantro added a fresh herbal counterpoint to finish the dish.
Spiced Citrus Chicken
Serves 4 to 6
For the vinaigrette:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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