Roast orange tea chicken
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For roast chicken with a healthy twist, why not have a go at this recipe using oranges and antioxidant rich tea. It serves two so try it for a romantic dinner.
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (with skin)
- 1 orange - grated rind and juice
- 2 Ceylon teabags
- 200ml dry white wine
- 1tbsp sugar
- 30ml clear honey
- 1tbsp cornflour diluted
- 30ml olive oil
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
Method
- Combine the stuffing ingredients in a bowl, carefully slice each chicken breast lengthways, stuff and set aside.
- Warm half of the wine in a small pan, add the tea bags and infuse for 5 mins.
- Strain the wine and combine the orange juice and rind, bee's honey, sugar. Brush liberally over the chicken, coating in thoroughly.
- Place the marinated chicken in the fridge for 3-4 hrs. Brush with olive oil and roast in medium to hot oven till done.
- Remove the chicken and strain the remaining liquid into the pan.
- Reduce the balance white wine and add to the liquid. Bring to boil and slightly thicken with diluted cornstarch.
- Season to taste and serve with the chicken and seasonal vegetables.
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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