QUICK ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN

Quick Orange Glazed Chicken image

I make this colorful main dish at least once a month-our grandkids love it. The original recipe called for a cut-up fryer, but I use boneless chicken breasts because they're convenient and cook more quickly.-Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups sliced carrots
1 small onion, sliced into rings
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup orange marmalade
3 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a skillet, saute chicken in butter for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with salt if desired, pepper and ginger. Stir in carrots and onion. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Stir in marmalade, brown sugar and lemon juice; add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges