SAVORY MANDARIN CHICKEN

Savory Mandarin Chicken image

"I serve this tender chicken in a sweet sauce over rice," notes Maureen Readey of Farmingdale, New York. "With fresh broccoli or asparagus, it makes a special meal for company."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
Hot cooked rice
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place in a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch; stir in teriyaki sauce, apple juice, oil and garlic. Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. Add juice to the teriyaki mixture; pour over chicken. Cover and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Baste chicken with sauce. Cover and cook 2-4 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice. Garnish with onions and oranges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges