Beer Glazed Citrus Chicken

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of your favorite beer
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (and/or drumsticks)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Details

Adapted from webmailb.netzero.net

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine 1/4 cup of beer, orange juice, marmalade, zest and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thick, for about 6 to 8 minutes.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and add it to the skillet, searing on both sides until deeply golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. After the second side is seared, add the 1/4 cup of beer to the skillet and use a wooden spoon to scrape any bits off the bottom of the pan. Pour in the orange mixture and turn off the heat.

Place the chicken in the oven uncovered and bake for 20 minutes. Every 5 minutes, baste the chicken with the glaze in the bottom of the pan. Serve with greens.