Orange Thyme Chicken Breasts
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly fragrant Orange Thyme Chicken Breasts recipe! Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken coated in a luscious sauce made from fresh orange juice, zesty orange peel, and the earthy aroma of fresh thyme, this dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory. A touch of honey and minced garlic enhances the citrusy glaze, while the addition of chicken broth and melted butter creates a silky finish. Perfectly cooked in just 40 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy evenings or an elegant dinner party. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or alongside roasted vegetables to soak up every drop of the flavorful sauce. Bursting with vibrant citrus flavors and herbs, this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 orange Zest of an orange
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, honey, and minced garlic. Stir well to make the sauce base.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour in the sauce base and stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the chicken broth and fresh thyme to the skillet. Stir gently and let the mixture come to a simmer.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over them and cover with a lid. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce slightly for an additional 2-3 minutes, basting the chicken with the sauce as it thickens.
Turn off the heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional thyme sprigs, if desired.
Serve the Orange Thyme Chicken Breasts with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables, drizzled with the flavorful sauce from the pan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 603 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 3152 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.2 g | ||
| Protein | 218.2 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 637 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
