MANDARIN ORANGE GRILLING SAUCE

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A clipped out recipe that went with a grilled chicken dinner. I find this side sauce very refreshing in the summer.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon and orange peel.
  • Stir in the orange and lemon juices and bring to a boil; stirring constantly.
  • Boil for 1 minute and then remove from heat.
  • Stir in orange segments.
  • Cover and keep warm until ready to serve with main dish.
  • MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:.
  • In a 4-cup measure, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon and orange peel.
  • Gradually stir in orange and lemon juices.
  • Microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes or until mixture boils, stirring each minute.
  • Keep microwaving to boil it one full minute.
  • Stir in orange segments.
  • Cover and keep warm until ready to serve with main dish.
  • GRILLED CHICKEN DISH:(just in case).
  • Pound 4 boneless chicken breasts to a 1/4 inch thickness.
  • In a small dish combine 2 tbls. melted butter with 1/4 tsp cinnamon and use this to baste the chicken while grilling.

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