Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 tsp

vegetable oil

3 pound

chicken

cut into 8 pieces, skinned

2 cup

onions

thinly sliced

1 cup

orange juice

no sugar added

2 tbsp

honey

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

paprika

0.5 tsp

ginger

0.5 tsp

nutmeg ground

8 unit

black olives

pitted

1 tbsp

water

2 tsp

cornstarch

2 unit

oranges

peeled, sectioned

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

Step 2
~3 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Brown chicken pieces in batches on all sides until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Step 4
~3 min

Thinly slice onions.

Step 5
~3 min

Spread onion slices over the bottom of a shallow 3-quart casserole dish.

Step 6
~3 min

Place the browned chicken pieces on top of the onions.

Step 7
~3 min

In a 2-cup measure or bowl, combine orange juice, honey, salt, paprika, ginger, and ground nutmeg.

Step 8
~3 min

Pour the orange juice mixture evenly over the chicken.

Step 9
~3 min

Top the chicken with pitted black olives.

Step 10
~3 min

Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil.

Step 11
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 12
~3 min

Once cooked, transfer the chicken and olives to a serving platter to keep warm.

Step 13
~3 min

Scrape the onions and pan juices from the casserole dish into a 1-quart saucepan.

Step 14
~3 min

Bring the onion mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Step 15
~3 min

In a small cup, combine water and cornstarch.

Step 16
~3 min

Stir to dissolve the cornstarch completely.

Step 17
~3 min

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the boiling onion mixture.

Step 18
~3 min

Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Step 19
~3 min

Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken on the serving platter.

Step 20
~3 min

Peel and section the oranges.

Step 21
~3 min

Garnish the chicken with orange sections before serving.

Step 22
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred level of sweetness.

Serve with couscous or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with couscous or rice.

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Israeli couscous
Roasted root vegetables
Simple green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Israel

Cultural Significance

Reflects the blend of sweet and savory flavors common in Israeli cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Rosh Hashanah
Passover

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Family meal
Special occasion
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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