So here’s the recipe from last night’s dinner. It’s a sweet and tangy chicken with orange flavor that is very different from asian orange chicken dishes. It turned out fantastic. I made it with a side of stuffing and fresh spinach salad. Total time to prepare and cook is less than 45 min.

 CHICKEN WITH MANDARIN ORANGE SAUCE

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp.   salt
  • 1/4 tsp.   allspice
  • 1/4 tsp.   black pepper
  • 4(4 oz.)    boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbs.        olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp.    onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp.    red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbs.        sugar
  • 1(11 oz.)   can of mandarin oranges
  • 2 tsp.        cornstarch
  • 2 tbs.        water
  • 1/4           chopped fresh cilantro(optional)
  1. In a small bowl mix salt, pepper, and allspice. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet heat oil. Saute seasoned chicken in oil two minutes per side or until brown. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Drain oranges keeping juice to the side. Stir juice, onion powder, red pepper and sugar into skillet. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Cover. Reduce heat and cook ten minutes or until juices from the chicken run clear. Remove chicken, plate and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually add to skillet. Stir and boil two minutes or until sauce thickens. Add oranges and heat through. Pour over chicken and serve.