ONION-FRIED MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN

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What a wonderful combination--caramelized onions and tender chicken complimented by a light orange sauce. Are you hungry yet? The dish is not only delicious it is quick to fix. This recipe is from Pillsbury Fast and Healthy, June 1996.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded slightly to flatten
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained and reserving 2 tbsp liquid
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with the basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Melt the margarine in large nonstick skillet.
  • Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Turn chicken; add onion and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, reserved orange liquid and cornstarch; blend well.
  • Add to skillet with chicken and cook stirring until thick and bubbly.
  • Gently stir in orange segments; cook until heated through.

Catherine Chola
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I'm not a very good cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. Even I could make it!


D.K. Overton
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This is the best Mandarin Orange Chicken I've ever had!


bre messiah
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I'm not a fan of fried food, but this recipe is so good that I don't even care.


Omobola David
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple the recipe.


Veronica Shutz
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Santos Castro
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Michael Kojo Nimoh
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I'm not a huge fan of Mandarin oranges, but I loved this recipe. The sauce is amazing!


Syed hamid Ali
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I make it all the time.


Deodus Firingstoney
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


ninja1920mx
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I added some chopped green onions to the sauce and it gave it a nice extra flavor.


Sabina Kgobe
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it.


Sophia
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I didn't have any mandarin oranges so I used regular oranges instead. It still turned out great!


Sjoko jonquil
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall the dish was still very good.


Elizabeth Hazzard
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This was my first time making Mandarin Orange Chicken and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise and the chicken turned out perfectly.


Diane Lewis
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I have made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. My family loves it!


Subharaj Limbu
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This Mandarin Orange Chicken is out of this world! The sauce is tangy and sweet, and the chicken is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again!