Orange Chicken (Pollo a la Naranja)

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat oil in a pot and brown the 2 kg of chicken pieces.
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2. 2
   While the chicken browns, cut the 5 oranges in half and set aside.
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3. 3
   Since the pot was too small, transfer the chicken to a larger pot. Wash and cut the carrots into small pieces (trimming the ends), and slice the jalapeños into rounds.
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4. 4
   Return the browned chicken to the pot, add the chopped carrots, jalapeños, and potatoes, and let everything simmer together until the vegetables soften slightly.
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5. 5
   Once the vegetables are softened, squeeze in the juice of the 5 oranges.
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6. 6
   Add the thyme, marjoram, and 4 bay leaves, then season with salt to taste.
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7. 7
   Add enough water and a little oil, adjust salt again to taste, then cover and simmer until the chicken and vegetables are fully tender and flavorful.
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8. 8
   Once cooked through, serve the orange chicken, optionally over rice.
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