Savory Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipes

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides., Combine the orange juice, marmalade, mustard and rosemary; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 5-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and sauce is thickened. Stir in oranges and orange zest. Serve with rice if desired.

SLOW COOKER MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place bite sized pieces of chicken into slow cooker
• Add in green beans, orange juice, mandarin orange juice (reserving mandarins for later), broth, and all spices.
• stir to fully combine. cover slow cooker and cook on low 3-5 hours
• confirm when chicken is ready by using a meat thermometer. Chicken is safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
• 30-45 minutes prior to serving, mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water in a separate bowl.
• stir cornstarch mixture into slow cooker and allow for your dish to cook for another 30 minutes.
• Add mandarin orange sliced into slow cooker and gently stir to combine. Be carefully not to mash up the mandarin pieces when stiring.

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place flour in a small bowl. Dredge chicken in the flour to lightly coat.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute the chicken breasts until no longer pink and juices run clear. Set aside, and keep warm.
• Stir hoisin sauce and orange juice into the skillet, and scrape up the browned bits. Mix in mandarin oranges, green onions, and cashews, Return chicken to the skillet. Continue cooking until all ingredients are heated through.