Mandarin Orange Chicken

Mandarin Orange Chicken

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz ea)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray as needed
1/2 cup finely-chopped onion - (abt 1 small)
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 can mandarin orange segments - (11 oz) drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro - (to 3)
2 cups hot cooked rice
Additional fresh cilantro (optional)
Yield:

4 Servings

Method:

Pound chicken slightly between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin.

Broil chicken, 6 inches from heat source, 7 to 8 minutes on each side until chicken is no longer pink in center. Or, grill chicken, on covered grill over medium-hot coals, 10 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Spray medium nonstick saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Add orange juice, ginger and sugar. Heat to a boil.

Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl; add to juice mixture, stirring until thickened. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in orange segments and cilantro. Serve chicken over rice; top with sauce. Garnish as desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Starch, 3 Meat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 298; Calories from Fat 10%; Total Fat 3g; Saturated Fat 1g; Protein 28g; Carbohydrates 37g; Cholesterol 69mg; Sodium 132mg; Dietary Fiber 1g.

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