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Sixteenth Century Orange Chicken

By: GODGIFU  
"This recipe was adapted by me from a housewife's kitchen guide published in 1594! The sauce is slightly sweet, but very good."

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Wine Tempranillo
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 4 pitted prunes
  • 4 pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rose water
  • 3/4 cup white wine

Directions

  1. Place chicken stock in a large saucepan over high heat. Add oranges, prunes, dates, currants and cloves and boil until the fruit has broken down a bit, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in peppercorns, mace, sugar, rose water and wine; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  3. Brown chicken in a large skillet until lightly browned on both sides; add reserved sauce and cook together, turning and basting, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 442 | Total Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 147mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by PANSYHEAD 
This recipe isn't about fast and easy, it is about making a good chicken dish. This is an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by GUILTICOOK 
I stumpled on to this and decided to give in a try, I am glad I did it is now in my line up of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by KAMINSKYMITCH 
Absolutely superb!! I was unable to find currents and instead substituted blueberries. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by Valerie 
I found the ingredients interesting.... I couldn't find currents so I used raisins...I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE 
this is a really interesting tasting recipe. Tastes slightly like Indian, slightly Chinese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2005 by Edie 
This was not to our taste. We ended up having to eat a ham sandwich for dinner instead. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2005 by PEPPER11 
This turned out great! I made rice to go with it and added some of the currants and cloves... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2004 by Mary K. 
All I can say is...WOW! I didn't have currants on hand, so I subst. raisins and subst. orange... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by summer 
It was decent, but not really enticing enough to make again. Suggest adding veggies with... MORE

 
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