Chicken Poached in Orange Juice and Fresh Rosemary
"From "Wine Lover's Healthy Weight-Loss Plan"
Recommended Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir or Sauv Blanc
Sub options: raisins instead of currants; hazelnuts instead of walnuts"
- Ready In:
- 22mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- sea salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 4 large sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest, finely minced
- 1⁄2 cup currants, rinsed and well drained, as garnish
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted, as garnish
directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a glass baking dish. Place a rosemary sprig under each breast. Pour orange juice over the chicken. Cover and cook for about 12 mins, or until thermometer registers 165°F Be careful not to overcook. When done, arrange on serving platter, discarding rosemary.
- Whisk the balsamic vinegar and orange zest into the cooking juices and adjust seasoning. Pour the sauce over chicken. Garnish with currants and walnuts.
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<p>I am university student and quasi-housewife to my workaholic significant other, who is a phenomenal cook and serious foodie as well. We enjoy undertaking complicated cooking projects to help wind down after a long day...most days we don't get to eat until close to midnight, thanks to his work schedule, our gym time, and our cooking projects. </p>
<p>Our current food interests have been on curries, steak, shellfish, and healthy desserts. The ethnic theme has mostly been Indian and Creole. We like incorporating a lot of spice and experimenting with rare or exotic ingredients.</p>
<p>But we enjoy our wine (we keep a journal) and time together as we cook. When time allows, we will enjoy a nice after-dinner drink (tailored to our dessert choice of course), usually a spicy sipping rum like Zaya or Zacapa or a glass of cognac or tawny port. So we enjoy experimenting with desserts to suit or incorporate various spirits or dessert wines. And trying to find some healthy options so we can enjoy our wine or *****tail with a little less guilt! </p>
<p>But we do love to indulge! And love entertaining family and friends to sample new creations or enjoy some our famous concontions. </p>
<p>Currently, I am experimenting with creating a recipe list that incorporates the philosophy of the best facets of different diet plans while maximizing the benefits of combining the nutritional content of the foods with the health benefits of various spices in order to create nutritionally balanced meals. Just for fun and some interested friends. I'll create a recipe list when I have made more progress.</p>
