Chicken in Orange Sauce Recipe (Pollo a la Naranja)
Chicken

Chicken in Orange Sauce Recipe (Pollo a la Naranja)

Ingredients

  • Chicken Legs4
  • Olive Oil2 tablespoons
  • Butter2 tablespoons
  • Onion1/2 cup
  • Red Pepper1
  • Garlic3 cloves Chopped
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black Pepper1/2 tsp
  • Chicken Stock1 cup
  • Orange Juice1/2 cup
  • Brown Sugar3 tablespoons
  • Cilantro1/4 cup

Preparation Steps

Place the olive oil and butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often until the vegetables are soft.

Add the chicken legs and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1 minute on each side.

Add the chicken broth, orange juice and cook for about 2 minutes scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the brown sugar and cover the pot. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve over white rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro.