Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce

ez Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce -This oh so tender, baked chicken recipe even comes with its own orange wine sauce, that is oven baked right in! The fresh splash of citrus, and distinct taste of wine are the perfect partners for this Low Cal, easy recipe, that also has a slight crunch to the texture.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 60-90 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce

1.5 kg. chicken cut up into serving pieces
1½ tbsp. flour
3 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
70 g. pure olive oil
125 g. (½ tea cup) white wine
125 g. (½ tea cup) pure orange juice

Directions to make Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 180-200 C. (medium). Season the chicken pieces with the flour, salt, and pepper.
Step 2:Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry gently and rapidly on all sides for 2-3 minutes. Place the chicken in a heat-proven dish and remove the pan from the hot ring.
Step 3:Add the wine and orange to the pan while the pan is still hot, mix it with the remaining oil and pour the sauce over the chicken. Cook in the oven for 1½ hour or less, basting it frequently with the sauce.

 

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