MANDARIN CHICKEN SAUTE

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I used my leftover jelly beans in this creative main dish featuring oriental flavors. Quick and easy, it's delicious too.

Provided by Roxanne E Chan

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
6 small orange jelly beans
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, then reduce heat to low. Cover and saute for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, combine the broth, vinegar, honey, jelly beans, red pepper flakes, garlic and ginger root. Simmer over medium heat until liquid is reduced by half, then remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Remove jelly beans from sauce; stir in almonds and green onion. Slice reserved chicken and place on a platter. Spoon sauce over the top and garnish with jelly beans and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 174.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Ryan Berglund
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Charles Level
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make for my family. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.


nicki Cain
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with chicken, shrimp, and tofu, and it's always delicious.


Dikshya Koirala
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews.


Javonte family Hunt
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken turned out a bit dry. I think I may have overcooked it.


Sakib Rafi
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy.


Mumad ahmed
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I made this dish for my friends, and they all raved about it. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.


Jahni Walker
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rajaaqeel Rajaaqeel
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I'm not a big fan of mandarin oranges, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was so tender and juicy.


Jesan Malik
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding a little bit of lemon juice.


Tika devi regmi
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes, and it turned out great!


Kamla Soni
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This mandarin chicken saute was a hit with my family! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.