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.

Lizzz Stillman
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Bruh Meme
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. The orange sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mukotanyi Francis
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I thought the chicken was a bit bland.


Kangave Godfrey Junior
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the orange sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Master F
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the chicken didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


BoyNamedAriel
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Muneer Ali
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The sauce was too sweet for my taste.


Jordan Cervantes
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the orange sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.


Chrisann Holman
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different chicken cooking method next time.


Mehari Haile
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the orange sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.