5 from 2 votes
Creamy double citrus chicken
Vibrant citrus flavors dance with creamy richness, transforming chicken into a masterpiece in this creamy double citrus chicken recipe. It is easy to make without compromising on texture or flavor. The perfect dish for any occasion, bringing sunshine to your table with every bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
661 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup citrus marinade
- 1 orange peeled and sectioned
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 rosemary and more, for garnish, sprigs, fresh
- pomegranate seeds for garnish
- 1 grapefruit peeled and sectioned
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Marinate chicken in citrus marinate for a minimum of 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- In oven-safe skillet, cook chicken skin-side down over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Flip chicken skin-side up. Add the remaining citrus marinade, cream, citrus slices and rosemary to the skillet.
- Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Discard rosemary. Drizzle honey over the chicken.
- Bake for 10 more minutes until chicken is 160 F.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds, citrus zest, and fresh rosemary.
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Notes
- NOTES: If using chicken breasts, bake for 15-20 minutes total. If using boneless chicken thighs, bake for 15-18 minutes total. Always measure the chicken in the thickest part to make sure it reaches 165F and is therefore fully baked.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
661kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
71g
(142%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
242mg
(81%)
Sodium
770mg
(32%)
Potassium
1322mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
943IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 661
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 661kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 71g | 142% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 242mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 770mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1322mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 943IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.