Orange and Green-Olive Braised Chicken Recipe

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Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a food storage bag. Add chicken thighs, seal bag; toss to coat chicken.
Heat the olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour; place in skillet, skin side down. Cook chicken until golden brown, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, peel long strips of zest from the orange with vegetable peeler; set aside. When chicken has browned, place the garlic cloves around the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium; cook 1 minute. Add orange juice; heat to a boil. Cook 3 minutes. Add chicken stock; heat to a boil. Cook 3 minutes. Add bay leaves, olives, saffron and orange zest. Cover; place skillet in oven.
Cook chicken until fork can be easily inserted, about 50 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; place on serving platter. Return skillet to stove top. Heat liquid to a boil; boil 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and garlic; spoon sauce over chicken, top with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	380.89 Kcal (1595 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.96g	34%
Cholesterol	5.4mg	2%
Sodium	1489.57mg	62%
Potassium	460.03mg	10%
Total Carbs	38.59g	13%
Sugars	11.74g	47%
Dietary Fiber	3.48g	14%
Protein	9.29g	19%
Vitamin C	54.9mg	91%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	104.3mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.94 Kcal (464 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.39g	34%
Cholesterol	1.57mg	2%
Sodium	433.85mg	62%
Potassium	133.99mg	10%
Total Carbs	11.24g	13%
Sugars	3.42g	47%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	14%
Protein	2.71g	19%
Vitamin C	16mg	91%
Iron	0.5mg	9%
Calcium	30.4mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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