Spiced Mandarin Orange Chicken |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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You'll want to add this jazzed-up chicken dish to your regular rotation of healthy poultry meals. The great orange and soy flavors meld perfectly with the herbs and spices. âElizabeth Hackett, Tucson, Arizona Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1 tablespoon butter |
3/4 cup orange juice |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1 tablespoon soy sauce |
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained |
hot cooked rice |
Directions:
1. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil and butter for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
3. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, brown sugar and soy sauce. Remove chicken and keep warm. Add orange juice mixture to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add oranges; heat through.
4. Serve chicken with rice and orange sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
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