Meals for Under £10: Seared Citrus Chicken

THIS is a great way to add loads of flavour to chicken. 

If you love lemon chicken, you’ll love this homemade citrus take on it.

It’s easy to make, too. You can serve it with rice if you fancy a change.

The longer you leave the chicken to marinade, the fuller the flavour will be.

Thanks to Tate & Lyle for this week’s fabulous recipe.

You’ll need

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 150g each)

2 tbsp Tate & Lyle Light Soft Brown Sugar

3 tbsp olive oil

90ml lemon juice

1 tsp crushed chillies or chilli powder

Salt & freshly ground black pepper

A few sprigs of oregano

New potatoes and vegetables (to serve)

Griddled orange wedges (to garnish)

Method

Place the chicken in a shallow dish. Blend the sugar with the oil, lemon juice and crushed chillies or chilli powder and seasoning, then pour over the chicken.

Add the oregano sprigs. Cover loosely then allow to marinade in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Turn the breasts at least once during this time.

When ready to cook, drain the chicken breasts, reserving the marinade. If using a griddle pan, heat a lightly oiled pan then add the chicken and seal on both sides. Add the marinade and cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

If using a frying pan, heat 1 extra tablespoon of oil, add the chicken and cook over a high heat until sealed. Add the marinade then continue to cook the chicken for 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Make sure the marinade does not completely dry up and burn.

Season to taste then serve with the vegetables and garnish with the grilled orange wedges.