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Orange Mandarin Chicken

Servings 4
Calories 259 kcal
Author Robin Vitetta-Miller, Cooking Light JULY 2002

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
  • 16 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 11 ounces mandarin oranges in light syrup -- undrained
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
  • 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
  2. While chicken cooks, drain oranges in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Add oranges, 2 tablespoons liquid, onions, jalapeño, and garlic to pan. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Combine broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
Nutrition Facts
Orange Mandarin Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 1159mg50%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 15g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.