Zesty Citrus Chicken Recipe

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Zesty Citrus Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Grate rind from limes, reserving 2 tablespoons rind; set aside. Squeeze juice from limes to equal 3/4 cup.
  2. Combine lime juice, lemon juice, and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°.
  4. Remove chicken from bag, reserving 2 tablespoons marinade. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add 3 chicken breast halves; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Place chicken in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and chicken.
  5. Combine lime rind and brown sugar; sprinkle over chicken. Combine reserved marinade and broth; drizzle around chicken. Top each chicken breast half with 2 orange slices. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until chicken is done. Place chicken on a serving platter. Strain any remaining liquid in dish through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Discard solids. Spoon sauce over chicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 299.95 Kcal (1256 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.98g 6%
Cholesterol 16.73mg 6%
Sodium 509.96mg 21%
Potassium 710.85mg 15%
Total Carbs 61.72g 21%
Sugars 37.88g 152%
Dietary Fiber 9.95g 40%
Protein 11.69g 23%
Vitamin C 166.3mg 277%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 151.3mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 72.13 Kcal (302 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.96g 6%
Cholesterol 4.02mg 6%
Sodium 122.63mg 21%
Potassium 170.93mg 15%
Total Carbs 14.84g 21%
Sugars 9.11g 152%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 40%
Protein 2.81g 23%
Vitamin C 40mg 277%
Iron 0.5mg 12%
Calcium 36.4mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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