Spiced Citrus Chicken

To say that things got a little hectic here over the holidays would be an understatement.  I baked, decorated, frosted and sprinkled until I didn't have any feeling left in my right arm. 🎂😅 I'm so grateful for all of the clients that ordered holiday desserts from me and I wouldn't want to spend my December any other way. 

I was so consumed with holiday baking that I feel like there were lots of general tasks that got neglected.  Overall cleaning of the house and the responsibility of preparing meals and grocery shopping got transferred to the two super helpful people with whom I share this house.  It turns out that hunger is great motivation to get them to do the shopping.  🤷🏻‍♀️

Since his recent exposure into the world of grocery shopping, I will say that my husband now has a better understanding of why shopping for food can bring even the most seasoned shopper to tears. 🤣 Sending him out on Christmas Eve gave him a glimpse into what it's like to deal with overcrowded stores with empty shelves and less than helpful employees. 😬Fifty mile roundtrip journey - five stores later - still no calamari.  🦑 Ironically, after all that running around, my quick thinking husband went across the street to the Italian restaurant and picked up an amazing calamari appetizer - already cooked and ready to serve.  #pamendiesforthewin

Meals in our house last month had to fit into 3 categories.  They had to be quick, easy to make and most importantly - not take a lot of counter space to prepare.  (Christmas cookies take priority in the kitchen.)  This Spiced Citrus Chicken fit the bill perfectly.  AND it was delicious.  That's really the most important criteria of all.  

Spiced Citrus Chicken
Dressing
1/4 cup oil
3 Tablespoons shallot
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Chicken
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup flour
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 Tablespoons oil
​2 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Combine dressing ingredients. 

Combine salt, cumin, cinnamon and pepper. 

Pound chicken to 3/4" thickness.  

Sprinkle spice mix over chicken.

Dredge in flour.  

Heat oil in skillet.  Add chicken and cook to 160 and browned on both sides. 

Transfer chicken to platter to rest 5 minutes.  Slice crosswise.  

Spoon dressing over chicken. 

Sprinkle with cilantro.

​Looking forward to a very healthy new year.  

Ciao!

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