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Zesty Citrus Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Grate rind from limes, reserving 2 tbsps rind; set aside.
Step #2 Squeeze juice from limes to equal 3/4 c.
Step #3 Combine lime juice, lemon juice, & chicken In a large-ish zip-top plastic bag.
Step #4 Seal & marinate in refrigerator 2 hrs, turning bag every once in awhile.
Step #5 Preheat oven to 350°.
Step #6 Remove chicken from bag, reserving 2 tbsps marinade.
Step #7 Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
Step #8 Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
Step #9 Combine flours, salt, paprika, & pepper in a shallow dish.
Step #10 Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
Step #11 Heat 1 1/2 tsps oil In a large-ish nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
Step #12 Add 3 chicken breast halves; cook 2 mins on each side or until lightly browned.
Step #13 Place chicken in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Step #14 Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 tsps oil & chicken.
Step #15 Combine lime rind & brown sugar; sprinkle it over chicken.
Step #16 Combine reserved marinade & broth; drizzle around chicken.
Step #17 Top each chicken breast half with 2 orange slices.
Step #18 Bake at 350° for 25 mins or until chicken is done.
Step #19 Place chicken on a serving platter.
Step #20 Strain any remaining liquid in dish through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl.
Step #21 Discard solids.
Step #22 Spoon sauce over chicken.
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