Orange and coriander chicken
This coriander orange chicken is a delicious dish with a nice balance of sweet and fresh flavours. The chicken is marinated in a sauce of coriander, orange, and garlic, making it extra flavorful. The dish is served with yellow rice, black beans, and a fresh pineapple and mango salsa. Perfect for a tasty and easy meal!
Equipment
Wooden skewers
Servings servings
Ingredients
Sauce
- 6 g coriander (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 oranges (the juice and a little zest)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- salt
Chicken
- 600 g chicken thighs (boneless and skinless, cut into pieces)
Serving
- 280 g yellow rice
- 400 g black beans
- 175 g pineapple
- 175 g mango
Instructions
Preparation
- Soak the skewers in water so they do not burn during grilling.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place it at the very bottom of the oven to catch the juices from the meat. Set the oven to grill mode and ensure that a grill rack is positioned high in the oven, about 15 cm from the heating element.
- Cut 600 g chicken thighs into pieces. Finely chop 6 g coriander. Peel and finely chop 2 cloves garlic. Squeeze 2 oranges and grate half of the remaining peel. Cut 175 g pineapple and 175 g mango into pieces. Drain 400 g black beans in a sieve.
- Put the coriander, garlic, orange juice, orange zest, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tbsp sunflower oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar and salt to taste in a bowl and mix well together.
- Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl. Pour half of the coriander-orange sauce over the chicken and mix well, so that all the chicken is well coated with the sauce. Save the other half of the sauce for later.
Cooking
- Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers and place them on the grill rack. Grill the chicken for 12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nicely browned, golden exterior. Turn the skewers after about 6 minutes. Make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked, especially in the thicker pieces of meat.
- Meanwhile, cook 280 g yellow rice according to the instructions on the package.
- Mix a little of the remaining sauce with the pineapple and mango to make a fresh salsa. This adds a sweet and fruity element that goes well with the chicken.
To serve
- Brush the grilled chicken with the reserved sauce for extra flavour. Serve the chicken with the yellow rice, black beans, and the pineapple/mango salsa for a complete meal. The combination of fresh, juicy flavours and savory chicken makes this dish delicious!
Notes
Tips
For this Coriander Orange Chicken, you can vary the salsa by adding other types of fruit...
If you don’t have a grill, you can also cook the chicken on a grill pan or grill it in the oven.Nutrition
Calories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 35gFat: 27gSaturated fat: 7gCholesterol: 147mgSugars: 17g
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Coriander orange chicken bursting with flavour: tender chicken thighs, a sunny orange and garlic marinade, and a fresh mango and pineapple salsa. Delicious, light, and just the kind of dish that immediately brightens your table - simple, colorful, and every bite worthwhile.
