Mandarin Orange Chicken
2015-10-31- Cuisine: Chinese
- Course: Main course
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 45m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
684 -
Total Fat
37 g -
Saturated Fat
6 g -
Cholesterol
200 mg -
Sodium
1823 mg -
Potassium
97 mg -
Carbohydrates
40 g -
Dietary Fiber
1 g -
Sugars
17 g -
Protein
46 g
Ingredients
- 2 chicken legs or 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1/2 cup French salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1/8 teaspoon each garlic powder, ginger, and chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried onion
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and juice reserved
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
Method
Step 1
Place chicken on 11x7-in. baking pan lined with heavy duty foil.
Step 2
Whisk salad dressing, soy sauce, bouillon, garlic powder, ginger, and chili powder. Brush over chicken. Sprinkle with onion.
Step 3
Pour 1/4 cup reserved orange juice over chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 20-25 minutes more. Remove and reserve pan drippings.
Step 4
In a saucepan mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in pan drippings and remaining orange juice. Bring to a boil and stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Stir in oranges. Cook 1 minute longer. Serve sauce over chicken and rice.