Mandarin Orange Chicken
- 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 fresh ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 can mandarin orange segments 11 oz drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro finely, to 3
- 2 cups cooked rice
- fresh cilantro Additional, optional
- 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.
chicken, salt, freshly ground black pepper, nonstick cooking spray, onion, orange juice, fresh ginger, sugar, cornstarch, cold water, cilantro, rice, cilantro
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Mandarin-Orange-Chicken-1663280 (may not work)