Onion-fried Mandarin Orange Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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What a wonderful combination-caramelized onions and tender chicken complimented by a light orange sauce. Are you hungry yet? The dish is not only delicious it is quick to fix. This recipe is from Pillsbury Fast and Healthy, June 1996. Ingredients:
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded slightly to flatten |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 dash cayenne pepper |
1 tablespoon butter |
1/2 cup finely chopped onion |
1/2 cup chicken broth |
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained and reserving 2 tbsp liquid |
1 teaspoon cornstarch |
Directions:
1. Season the chicken with the basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
2. Melt the margarine in large nonstick skillet.
3. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
4. Turn chicken; add onion and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.
5. In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, reserved orange liquid and cornstarch; blend well.
6. Add to skillet with chicken and cook stirring until thick and bubbly.
7. Gently stir in orange segments; cook until heated through.
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