Golden glow chicken

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Orange
4Chicken breast
2tablespoonsButter
2tablespoonsOil
2tablespoonsOnion
2Garlic
½teaspoonChili powder
½teaspoonCumin
1tablespoonHoney
3cupsRice
1tablespoonCornstarch
1cupPlain yogurt
Salt and pepper
Parsley or cilantro

Directions

Cut and peel white membrane from one orange cut into slices, then into half-cartwheels. Set aside. Grate peel from part of 1 orange to make 1 teaspoon. Set aside. Ream juice from orange with grated peel and remaining orange to make approximately ¾ cup juice. In large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add chicken and brown on all sides. Add onion, garlic, chili and cumin. Pour over orange juice, peel and honey. Cover and simmer until chicken is tender (about 15 minutes), turning pieces once. Remove chicken to serving plate or place on bed of cooked rice. Mix cornstarch into yogurt.

Stir into pan juices and cook just until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with orange slices and parsley. Submitted By DAN KLEPACH On 08-14-95