16 December 2006

Lebanese Chicken



Ingredients

* 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
* 1/3 cup chopped onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
* 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
* 1/2 cup orange juice
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
* 2 tablespoons honey
* Orange wedges (optional)
* Mint leaves (optional)


Directions

1. In a large skillet cook chicken, onion, and garlic in hot margarine or butter over medium heat about 6 minutes or until chicken is brown, turning once. Add orange peel, orange juice, and salt to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cinnamon and allspice onto chicken; drizzle with honey. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Makes 4 servings.