Mandarin Chicken Recipe

Name: Mandarin Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut up (3 to 4 lb.); 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1/4 c. chopped onion; 1/3 c. cornstarch; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground ginger; 1/2 c. water; 1 can Heinz condensed consomm (undiluted); 1 small can mandarin oranges; 1/2 c. currant jelly; 2 oranges (1 sliced and 1 quartered); parsley (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 chicken, cut up (3 to 4 lb.)
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. cornstarch
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 c. water
1 can Heinz condensed consomm (undiluted)
1 small can mandarin oranges
1/2 c. currant jelly
2 oranges (1 sliced and 1 quartered)
parsley (for garnish)

1
In Dutch oven or deep skillet, brown chicken in shortening. Remove.
2
In same skillet, saut onion.
3
Remove from heat; stir in cornstarch, salt and ginger.
4
Blend in water, consomm, mandarin oranges and jelly.
5
Cook while stirring until sauce is clear and thickened.
6
Add chicken and quartered orange pieces.
7
Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
8
Garnish with parsley and orange slices.
9
6 servings.

154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, cut up (3 to 4 lb.), 2 Tbsp. shortening, 1/4 c. chopped onion, 1/3 c. cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Mandarin Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mandarin Chicken

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