Best Mango Orange Quencher Recipes

LEMON QUENCHER

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Tart and refreshing, this minty-lemon drink is sweetened with just a touch of honey. It makes a lovely summer cooler any time of day. -Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 cups water, divided
10 fresh mint leaves
1 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Ice cubes
Mint sprigs and lemon zest strips, optional

Steps:

In a blender, combine 1 cup water and mint leaves; cover and process for 1 minute. Strain mixture into a pitcher, discarding mint. Add the lemon juice, honey, lemon zest and remaining water; stir until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Serve in chilled glasses over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs and lemon zest if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE MANGO CHICKEN

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Chicken breast, sauteed in olive oil, and accompanied with a silky sauce of spiced orange juice and fresh mango. This is a simple, yet elegant dish.

Provided by Michael Soucie

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup orange juice
1 mango - peeled, seeded, and sliced
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place chicken breast halves in the skillet, and cook 5 to 10 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Season both sides with thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat, and set aside.
Heat the lemon juice in the skillet over medium heat, and scrape up browned bits. Mix in orange juice, mango, ginger, and cinnamon. Over high heat, cook and continuously stir 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened. Spoon over the cooked chicken breast halves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 79.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g