SAVORY MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN

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"I came up with this aromatic dish one day when I wanted something delicious that was also quick and easy," Gloria Warczak writes from Cedarburg, Wisconsin. "The orange flavor reminds me of the South Sea islands."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 chicken leg quarters
1/2 cup French salad dressing
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon each garlic powder, ground ginger and chili powder
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 cups hot cooked long grain rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in an 11x7-in. baking pan lined with heavy-duty foil. In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing, soy sauce, bouillon, garlic powder, ginger and chili powder. Brush over chicken. Sprinkle with onion., Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. Pour 1/4 cup of the reserved juice around chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°. In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in pan drippings and remaining reserved juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in oranges; cook 1 minute longer or until heated through. Serve over chicken and rice.

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