Mandarin Orange Chicken

Name: Mandarin Orange Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons honey mustard; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; Hot cooked rice, optional

In Washington Court House, Ohio, Clara Coulston jazzes up meals with this mouthwatering recipe. She simply treats juicy chicken breasts to a tangy sauce, featuring plenty of citrus flavor.—Ms. Clara M. Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides.
Combine the orange juice, marmalade, mustard and rosemary; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 5-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and sauce is thickened. Stir in oranges and orange zest. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without rice): 273 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Mandarin Orange Chicken in Quick Cooking November/December 2004

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Mymonkey

Apr 16, 2016

I loved this recipe. It was so easy to make and sooo good. The only thing I would change is not put as much pepper in it.
acooley

Jul 9, 2014

This was seriously yummy and super easy to make! I will DEFINITELY make it again! Super good!
sunflwerchick

Dec 14, 2010

VERY GOOD! Followed recipe to the "T" and it came out good. Served chicken over rice.