Mexican Orange Chicken Recipe

Pollo en Naranja; Mexican Orange Chicken is a specialty of Oaxaca, Mexico is easy to make and a delicious dish.

Mexican Orange Chicken Author: Marlene Baird Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 55 mins

2 chicken Breast halves, bone-in, skin on 1 Tablespoon canola oil one shallot, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced juice of one orange 5 green peppercorns 2 whole cloves 3 sprigs thyme coarse sea salt ½ cinnamon stick

In a large skillet, on medium high heat add the oil and saute the chicken skin side down. until golden Grind the peppercorns, cloves, thyme, and garlic with the fresh orange juice, salt to taste, and about ⅛ cup water. Add the ½ cinnamon stick to the mixture. Add the shallots to the pan…