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Orange Mandarin Chicken

Contributed By: daloeb
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Quick meal, good flavor, not too sweet

Ingredients

2 tsp. Dark sesame oil

4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Black pepper

1 (11 ounce) can Mandarin oranges in light syrup, undrained

1/2 cup Chopped green onions

1 tablespoon Finely chopped and seeded jalapeno pepper

1 tsp. Bottled minced garlic

1/2 cup Fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce

2 tsp. Cornstarch

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned.

2. While chicken cooks, drain oranges in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Add oranges, 2 tablespoons of liquid, onions, jalapeno and garlic to pan. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Combine broth, soy sauce and cornstarch, and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Yield 4 servings (serving size 1 chicken breast half and 6 tablespoons sauce).

Cook's Notes

Good served over Asian noodles such as soba. You can also use spaghetti.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: danny8

I made this meal for my family and they LOVED it!

 

Commented by: melissa_ann79

This was a delicious meal! The flavors blend well together. I cut the chicken up into bite-sized pieces and served it over rice. We will definitely have it again.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids Love It
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 212
Total Fat: 3.8 g
Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
Carbohydrates: 15.2 g
Protein: 27.2 g
Calcium: 27 mg
Sodium: 562 mg
Iron: 1.9 mg
Fiber: 0.7 g