Sixteenth Century Orange Chicken

Name: Sixteenth Century Orange Chicken
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed; 0.5 cup chicken stock; 2 oranges, peeled and segmented; 4 pitted prunes; 4 pitted dates; 0.5 cup dried currants; 0.5 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 0.5 teaspoon ground mace; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 tablespoon rose water; 0.75 cup white wine

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This recipe was adapted by me from a housewife's kitchen guide published in 1594! The sauce is slightly sweet, but very good.

Recipe by Talia

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
½ cup chicken stock
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
4 pitted prunes
4 pitted dates
½ cup dried currants
½ teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
½ teaspoon ground mace
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon rose water
¾ cup white wine

Directions

Place chicken stock in a large saucepan over high heat. Add oranges, prunes, dates, currants and cloves and boil until the fruit has broken down a bit, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Stir in peppercorns, mace, sugar, rose water and wine; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
Brown chicken in a large skillet until lightly browned on both sides; add reserved sauce and cook together, turning and basting, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

442	Calories
6g	Fat
32g	Carbs
57g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 442
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 147mg	49%
Sodium 210mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 57g
Vitamin C 72mg	358%
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 722mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.