CITRUS CHICKEN

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"I adapted this recipe from a cookbook, and it's one of my husband's favorites," says Wendy Anderson of Santa Rosa, California. "It's proof that a light recipe can still be big on flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
Hot cooked pasta, optional
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, ginger and cayenne. Stir in the orange juice, soy sauce, water, lemon juice, honey, garlic, orange and lemon zest until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Stir cornstarch mixture; gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pasta if desired. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 979mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Anderson Karjoo
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This recipe was a waste of time.


jam FAIZAN OFFICIALS
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was good.


mesele arficho
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This chicken was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Shepherd Frank Quabyna Adjei
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nightmare UTTP THDTC
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


Thabang Mokwena
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken was delicious. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Ann Nyambura
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I'm not a big fan of citrus-flavored dishes, but this chicken was surprisingly good. The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Leon Ff
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This dish was easy to make and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Alam Alam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful.


Raheela Khanum
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken was elegant and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Taizivei Kaseke
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The chicken was so delicious and juicy.


Whisper Wiley
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think next time I'll use less sugar.


MD masudmiya
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The citrus marinade made the chicken so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Conrad Ross
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful.


kasim ahmed
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and moist, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hafsa Raja
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This citrus chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


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