SPICED ORANGE CHICKEN

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Orange juice along with zesty herbs and spices dress up this chicken that's especially nice served over rice. Carolyn Grasse-Bachman of Lancaster, Pennsylvania serves the flavorful dish often at her house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
2 cups orange juice, divided
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

Place chicken in a large nonstick skillet; add 1 cup of orange juice. Sprinkle with the seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20--25 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm., Combine cornstarch, water and remaining orange juice until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges