Savory Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Savory Mandarin Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken leg quarters; 1/2 cup French salad dressing; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/8 teaspoon each garlic powder, ground ginger and chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1-1/2 cups hot cooked long grain rice

Servings: persons

2 chicken leg quarters
1/2 cup French salad dressing
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon each garlic powder, ground ginger and chili powder
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 cups hot cooked long grain rice

1
Place chicken in an 11x7-in. baking pan lined with heavy-duty foil. In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing, soy sauce, bouillon, garlic powder, ginger and chili powder. Brush over chicken. Sprinkle with onion.
2
Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. Pour 1/4 cup of the reserved juice around chicken. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0-175u00b0. In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in pan drippings and remaining reserved juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in oranges; cook 1 minute longer or until heated through. Serve over chicken and rice.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken leg quarters, 1/2 cup French salad dressing, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, and more.

Yes, Savory 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.

Savory Mandarin Orange Chicken

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