Onion-Fried Mandarin Orange Chicken

Name: Onion-Fried Mandarin Orange Chicken
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded slightly to flatten; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained and reserving 2 tbsp liquid; 1 teaspoon cornstarch

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded slightly to flatten
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained and reserving 2 tbsp liquid
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

1

Season the chicken with the basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
2

Melt the margarine in large nonstick skillet.
3

Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
4

Turn chicken; add onion and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.
5

In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, reserved orange liquid and cornstarch; blend well.
6

Add to skillet with chicken and cook stirring until thick and bubbly.
7

Gently stir in orange segments; cook until heated through.