Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe

Chicken is a great staple to have on hand. We have a tasty way to use it in this Mandarin Orange Chicken recipe. Chock full of flavorful ingredients, this yummy stir-fry is a good source of fiber.

If you are not on a sodium-restricted diet, you can serve with additional soy sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• 1-2 Tbsp. lite soy sauce (optional)
• 2 cups red bell pepper strips
• 1 cup green onions, sliced in 1-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained

Directions

1. Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add chicken, ginger and soy sauce. Stir fry for five to six minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
2. Add red pepper and green onions to skillet. Stir-fry until crisp tender, adding water or broth, as needed, to prevent sticking.
3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth. Stir into skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. Gently stir in cooked chicken, mandarin oranges and water chestnuts. Heat thoroughly.
5. Serve over a bed of mixed greens.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings/per serving:

• 187 calories
• 2.0g fat
• 28g protein
• 15g carbohydrate
• 3g fiber
• 65mg cholesterol
• 297mg sodium
• 70g sugar

*Sodium is figured for reduced-salt.

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