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Roasted Clementine Five Spice Chicken
"This Roasted Clementine Five Spice Chicken is easy to prepare and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. The Chinese five-spice powder makes this chicken so flavorful, your whole family will love it. What is it about oranges and chicken that goes so well together? I love the way the flavors complement each other in this dish. Chinese five spice powder goes so well with both the orange and the roasted chicken. It’s a cinch to make and will surely become a weeknight family favorite."
Serves6
Preparation Time20 min
Cooking Time20 min
Ingredients
- 3 clementines or other oranges sliced thin
- 6 skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
- salt and pepper
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Coat an oven proof skillet (cast iron) with the olive oil. Salt, pepper and five spice powder the chicken thighs on both sides. Brown in skillet over medium high heat. Cook about 10 minutes.
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Put all orange slices in skillet and transfer to oven. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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Transfer chicken and oranges to a plate.
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Add garlic, wine and butter to same pan and whisk gently. Cook 2 minutes and add chicken and oranges back to pan.
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Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice, noodles or quinoa.