Citrus Sage Chicken Recipes

CITRUS-SAGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Grate 1 Tbs of peel and squeeze 3 Tbs juice from the oranges.
• Grate 1 Tbs of peel and squeeze 3 Tbs juice from the lemons.
• In large bowl, with wire whisk, combine peels, juices, sage, oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, turning to coat.
• Cover and chill 2 hours; turning 3-4 times. Do not exceed time or chicken will be mushy.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cook 20 minute Turn and cook 10-15 min until juices run clear.
• Place in large serving dish and garnish.

CHICKEN: CITRUS SAGE CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry; place in a shallow baking dish . Combine remaining ingredients. Pour ½ of mixture over chicken and bake 20 minutes longer or until done.

LEMON-SAGE CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 2 thin cutlets. Sprinkle lightly with water, place between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour some flour into a shallow dish and season with salt. Lightly beat the eggs with the lemon juice in another shallow dish.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge the cutlets in the flour, shaking off any excess; dip in the lemon-egg mixture, coating both sides. Add the cutlets to the skillet and cook until golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add the sage leaves to the skillet, then turn the cutlets and cook until golden on the other side, about 2 more minutes. Transfer the cutlets and sage to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Pour out any remaining oil from the skillet. Add the wine and chicken broth and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and swirl until melted.
• Transfer the chicken to a platter. Top with the fried sage and drizzle with the pan sauce. Serve with lemon wedges and grains on the side.
• Toss 2 cups cubed winter squash and 1 pint cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt on a baking sheet; roast at 425 degrees F until tender, 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup farro or barley in a saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon salt, a pinch of red pepper flakes, a bay leaf and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, uncovered, until al dente, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the farro (remove the bay leaf) and toss with the squash, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 3 tablespoons each chopped parsley and grated pecorino. Season with salt and pepper.

CITRUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving 1/4 cup for Glaze and put the chicken in a 13-by-9-inch pan and bake for 45 minutes. Baste with the Glaze, turn the pieces over and bake for an additional 15 to 25 minutes, basting every 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and arrange the chicken on a serving platter.
• In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the shallots and ginger and saute for 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Baste the chicken with the glaze after 45 minutes.

SHEET PAN CITRUS AND SAGE CHICKEN WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• Slice chicken breasts into 3 or 4 tenders about 2 inches wide.
• Toss potatoes with olive oil to coat; sprinkle with 1/3 the sage. Season with salt and pepper. Lay potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and another 1/3 the sage in a shallow bowl.
• Zest, halve, and juice 3 clementines. Add enough lemon juice to make 1/2 cup of citrus juice. Quarter juiced clementines; reserve.
• Combine citrus juice, melted butter, Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in another bowl. Dip chicken tenders one at a time into the juice mixture; coat with the bread crumb mixture.
• Toss broccoli with the remaining juice mixture and sage.
• Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Scrape potatoes from the pan using a spatula; toss slightly to make room for chicken and broccoli. Add the coated chicken and top with 2 sliced clementines. Add broccoli in a single layer. Sprinkle remaining garlic powder on top; season with salt and pepper. Scatter reserved clementine quarters around the pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is golden and broccoli is crispy and browned on the edges, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

LEMON-SAGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, cheese and seasonings. Place flour in another shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in egg mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., In the drippings, saute shallot until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the wine, lemon juice, herbs and lemon zest; cook over medium heat until liquid is reduced by half. Add cream; cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter until melted. Serve sauce with chicken.

LEMON, SAGE, AND GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Slide fingertips under chicken skin to loosen. Arrange 2 lemon slices and 3 sage leaves under skin on each breast; smooth skin over to enclose. Place chicken on rimmed baking sheet; brush with oil. Drizzle 1 teaspoon lemon juice over each breast; sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup broth onto sheet around chicken.
• Roast chicken until brown and cooked through, basting once or twice with pan juices, about 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter.
• Place baking sheet directly atop 2 burners; add remaining 1/2 cup broth. Using back of fork, mash any garlic on baking sheet into broth and pan juices. Boil over high heat until broth reduces almost to glaze, scraping up browned bits, about 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.