Quick Orange Glazed Chicken

Name: Quick Orange Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 cups sliced carrots; 1 small onion, sliced into rings; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2/3 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup orange marmalade; 3 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

I make this colorful main dish at least once a month—our grandkids love it. The original recipe called for a cut-up fryer, but I use boneless chicken breasts because they're convenient and cook more quickly.—Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups sliced carrots
1 small onion, sliced into rings
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup orange marmalade
3 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

In a skillet, saute chicken in butter for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with salt if desired, pepper and ginger. Stir in carrots and onion.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Stir in marmalade, brown sugar and lemon juice; add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 280 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Sunshine Chicken in Quick Cooking November/December 1999

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Rosemary Swope

Mar 27, 2015

We really enjoy this recipe. I double the sauce ingredients because we like it saucy. Thank you for sharing this keeper. Have made it many times.
linolson

Aug 8, 2011

Excellent taste. I felt the orange carrots with the orange sauce lacked appeal. Plan to use snow peas next time.
LatelyLisa

Nov 10, 2010

Nice healthy alternative. Marmalade and orange juice give it a fresh citrusy taste.