Chicken in sweet sauce
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This chicken dish with sweet sauce will appeal to everyone who enjoys unusual flavor combinations. In this case, whole oranges are also added for a richer and more piquant taste, but if desired, you can use only the sauce, adding various spices. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the bird thoroughly and pat dry. Rub it on all sides and inside with a mixture of salt and pepper. Place it in a suitably sized heatproof dish or on a baking sheet.
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Step 2
2. Slice one large or a couple of medium oranges into medium-sized rounds.
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Step 3
3. Carefully place them between the skin and the flesh.
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Step 4
4. Try to push the slices in as far as possible without damaging the peel.
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Step 5
5. Peel the garlic and cut the larger cloves into 2-3 pieces. Place them under the skin and inside the chicken cavity. You can also use some grated ginger according to the recipe for chicken in sweet sauce.
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Step 6
6. Fill the center with orange slices.
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Step 7
7. Tie the legs together tightly with string.
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Step 8
8. Squeeze juice from the remaining oranges. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add a pinch of salt, the juice, and white wine. Simmer for a couple of minutes, then pour the sauce over the bird.
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Step 9
9. That's the whole recipe. Now the chicken with sweet sauce is ready to go into the oven and should be baked until a golden crust forms. During baking, you can baste the chicken with the sauce to make it juicier and more flavorful.