Spiced Orange Chicken

Name: Spiced Orange Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds); 2 cups orange juice, divided; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Dash ground cinnamon; Dash ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 6 cups hot cooked rice

Orange juice along with zesty herbs and spices dress up this chicken that's especially nice served over rice. Carolyn Grasse-Bachman of Lancaster, Pennsylvania serves the flavorful dish often at her house.

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
2 cups orange juice, divided
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
6 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

Place chicken in a large nonstick skillet; add 1 cup of orange juice. Sprinkle with the seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20--25 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm.
Combine cornstarch, water and remaining orange juice until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken and rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 381 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Spiced Orange Chicken in Light & Tasty June/July 2001

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JenandBry

Jan 29, 2015

I was looking for a more sweet Orange Chicken. This is somewhat bitter and over spiced.
BakinGymnast

May 10, 2011

It was okay, but it didn't really have any amazing flavor.