Sticky Orange Chicken

14 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • salt
  • 1 cup warm apple cider
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • ground cinnamon, a pinch
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (or 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs)
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup orange marmalade
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
  2. 2
    Salt the water and cook the potatoes until tender, 15-18 minutes; once tender, drain and return to the hot pot.
  3. 3
    Mash with the cider and cream, then season with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4
    While the potatoes cook, heat the oil in a cast-iron or stainless steel skillet.
  5. 5
    Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook for 10 minutes, turning once.
  6. 6
    Transfer the chicken to a plate and deglaze the pan with the vinegar.
  7. 7
    Whisk in the marmalade, stock, and herbs.
  8. 8
    Add the chicken back to the skillet and turn it in the sauce to coat.
  9. 9
    Let the sauce thicken for 1-2 minutes, then serve the chicken and sauce with mashed sweet potatoes alongside.

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