CHICKEN WITH MANDARIN SALSA

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When I have some leftover veggies, I dress the salsa up a little with some diced green onions and bell peppers. If you like a spicier sauce, add cayenne pepper to the skillet. -Aysha Shurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2-2/3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Drain oranges, reserving 1/4 cup juice. For salsa, in a large bowl, combine oranges, pecans, onion and cilantro., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in reserved juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Top with salsa; serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Brilliant Kaybee
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Aimely Sanchez
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory, the salsa is sweet and tangy, and the rice is the perfect neutral base.


Kazi Shamim
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Murad Mohammed
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I would recommend this recipe to someone who is looking for an easy and flavorful chicken dish.


Mileena Kahn
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Overall, this dish was good, but not great.


Gerberos2000
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it needs some tweaking to be perfect.


Augustus Nene tettey
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked.


Kim taeyhung Kim alaa
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The chicken was a little dry, but the salsa was delicious.


Aliyan sultan
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This dish was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Samkelisiwe Dlamini
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it.


Nomathemba SENDLANE
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This is now my go-to recipe for chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Heber Alanis
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


tarka dhakal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Haris Jan
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The mandarin salsa really made the dish.


Angels War
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This chicken with mandarin salsa was a hit! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.