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Onion-fried Mandarin Orange Chicken

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Total
30 min
Servings
6.00 serving(s)

Categories

  • Main Course
  • Pan-fried

Allergens

  • Milk

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 6. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 240 per serving 1440 for selected servings
Fat 5.7g per serving 34g for selected servings
Sugar 5.8g per serving 35g for selected servings
Protein 37.5g per serving 225g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 8.2g per serving 49g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This recipe for Onion-fried Mandarin Orange Chicken brings together 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded slightly to flatten, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 30 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 6 servings.

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Equipment

Large nonstick skillet, small bowl

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

Instructions

  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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