Recipe
January 24, 2020
Turmeric & Orange Sauced Chicken Thighs

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
For a completely different flavor using essentially the same method, cook chicken thighs with onions, spices, white wine, orange juice and raisins. Serve with couscous or rice.
Directions
Yield: Serves 4
Brown Chicken
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large skillet or sauté pan on medium- high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl.
- Working in batches, add chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, or until lightly golden on both sides. When seared, remove thighs from pan and set aside.
Sauté Additional Ingredients And Braise Chicken
- Add remaining oil and onions to pan and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned. Add garlic, ginger and spices, and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Add wine and orange juice, and bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until reduced by a third. Add chicken stock, raisins and reserved chicken thighs in single layer (liquid should come almost up to top of chicken).
- Bring liquid to a simmer and cover pan most of the way. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, turning meat once, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan.
Finish Sauce And Serve
- Turn heat up to medium-high and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.
- Add butter and baby spinach, and stir until melted and spinach has wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Return chicken to sauce and serve.
Photographer:
Stacey Brandford
Source:
House & Home January 2020