Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Champagne and orange juice is a great drink. The orange improves the champagne. The champagne definitely improves the orange."
-Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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Chicken thighs are not only versatile, but very budget friendly when purchased in bulk. Boning and skinning them yourself is quite quick and simple.
Quickie Orange Chicken Thighs
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with sauce
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Yam Home Fries or Yam Home Fries - Low Sodium Version or Brown and Wild Rice or Brown Rice
AND
Serve with Shredded Brussels Sprouts or Parmesan Squash. or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Shredded Brussels Sprouts - Low Sodium Version
| 4 | boneless skinless chicken thighs |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| 1 Tbsp | olive oil |
| 1/2 cup | orange juice |
| 3/4 cup | low sodium chicken broth |
| 1/4 cup | Dijon mustard |
| 1 Tbsp | honey |
| chipotle powder (to taste) | |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and sauté until brown, about 5 minutes per side.
Add the orange juice and broth to skillet. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Remove the chicken and set aside. Add mustard, honey and chipotle powder to the skillet. Increase heat and simmer until sauce thickens, whisking occasionally, about 7 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer chicken to plates; top with sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with sauce
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 140 | Calories from Fat 54 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 258mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrates 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 10g |
| Vitamin A 3% | Vitamin C 39% |
| Calcium 5% | Iron 1% |
| Vitamin K 4 mcg | Potassium 255 mg |
| Magnesium 24 mg | |