Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Mandarin Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 4 oz ea; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; nonstick cooking spray as needed; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion abt 1 small; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 can mandarin orange segments 11 oz drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro finely, to 3; 2 cups cooked rice; fresh cilantro Additional, optional

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 4 oz ea
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
nonstick cooking spray as needed
1/2 cup finely chopped onion abt 1 small
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 can mandarin orange segments 11 oz drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro finely, to 3
2 cups cooked rice
fresh cilantro Additional, optional

1
Pound chicken slightly between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin.
2
Broil chicken, 6 inches from heat source, 7 to 8 minutes on each side until chicken is no longer pink in center. Or, grill chicken, on covered grill over medium-hot coals, 10 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Spray medium nonstick saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Add orange juice, ginger and sugar. Heat to a boil.
4
Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl; add to juice mixture, stirring until thickened. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in orange segments and cilantro. Serve chicken over rice; top with sauce. Garnish as desired.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 4 oz ea, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, nonstick cooking spray as needed, and more.

Yes, Mandarin Orange 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 Orange Chicken

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