Oriental Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Oriental Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breasts, split into halves; 5 Tbsp. salad oil; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1/2 c. vinegar; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/3 tsp. powdered ginger; 1 tsp. soy sauce; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 (8 1/4 oz.) can pineapple chunks (save juice); 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained; 1 green pepper, cut in short strips; 1/2 c. maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

3 whole chicken breasts, split into halves
5 Tbsp. salad oil
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. vinegar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/3 tsp. powdered ginger
1 tsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 (8 1/4 oz.) can pineapple chunks (save juice)
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 green pepper, cut in short strips
1/2 c. maraschino cherries

1
Heat oil in skillet at medium heat.
2
Brown chicken on both sides; pour off excess oil.
3
Combine sugar, vinegar, salt, ginger and soy sauce.
4
Pour over chicken; simmer for 35 minutes, covered. Remove chicken from pan.
5
Blend cornstarch and pineapple juice. Add to skillet with remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
6
Return chicken to pan.
7
Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until tender and pepper is cooked.
8
Serve with rice cooked in chicken broth.

470

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Protein

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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: 3 whole chicken breasts, split into halves, 5 Tbsp. salad oil, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1/2 c. vinegar, and more.

Yes, Oriental Chicken Breasts 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.

Oriental Chicken Breasts

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