tell us what you think

Cancel
Submit Your Review

Citrus Chicken

Ingredients

1 cup fresh orange juice, divided
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon MAGGI Instant Chicken Flavor Bouillon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon butter
4 (about 1 1/4 pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

 

Directions

COMBINE 2 tablespoons orange juice and cornstarch in small bowl; stir well.

HEAT 1 teaspoon oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining orange juice, water, soy sauce, bouillon and ginger. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until reduced to about 1 cup. Stir in orange juice-cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

MELT butter with remaining 1 teaspoon oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, turning once, for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is browned and no longer pink in center. Transfer to platter. Add sauce to skillet with drippings; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to scrape up any brown bits. Add chicken and any juices accumulated on platter back to skillet and turn to coat chicken with sauce.

recipe added successfully!

 was added to your  folder.

Close

starter
 Star(s)

Prep Time: 0 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Servings:


main dish
 Star(s)

Prep Time: 0 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Servings:


side
 Star(s)

Prep Time: 0 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Servings:


dessert
 Star(s)

Prep Time: 0 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Servings:

Citrus Chicken

(4 stars based on 1 reviews)
Soy, ginger and orange juice give this Citrus Chicken recipe amazing flavors. Serve over greens or with your choice of pasta or rice. This versatile dish is perfect for entertaining or for more adventurous family meals.

create your recipe box!

In order to create your personal recipe box, you must be registered on Meals.com. It only takes a minute, then you can save all your favorite Meals.com recipes in one place.

Join Now PRIVACY POLICY



already a member? sign in here.

Sign In Forgot Password

share with your friends

Citrus Chicken

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh orange juice, divided
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon MAGGI Instant Chicken Flavor Bouillon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon butter
4 (about 1 1/4 pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Directions:

COMBINE 2 tablespoons orange juice and cornstarch in small bowl; stir well.

HEAT 1 teaspoon oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining orange juice, water, soy sauce, bouillon and ginger. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until reduced to about 1 cup. Stir in orange juice-cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

MELT butter with remaining 1 teaspoon oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, turning once, for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is browned and no longer pink in center. Transfer to platter. Add sauce to skillet with drippings; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to scrape up any brown bits. Add chicken and any juices accumulated on platter back to skillet and turn to coat chicken with sauce.

Review This Recipe
  •  Star(s)

    Good

    Andrew from Seattle, WA

    It's a fair recipe but you'll need more than a teaspoon of butter when frying the chicken breast. Also, depending on how lean your chicken is, putting the sauce back into the pan in which you fried your chicken is unnecessary.


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe:

  • Calories: 230
  • Calories from Fat: 51
  • Total Fat: 6g (9% of DV)
  • Saturated Fat: 2g (8% of DV)
  • Cholesterol: 85mg (28% of DV)
  • Sodium: 311mg (13% of DV)
  • Carbohydrates: 9g (3% of DV)
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g (1% of DV)
  • Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Vitamin A: 5% of DV
  • Vitamin C: 53% of DV
  • Calcium: 3% of DV
  • Iron: 7% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

  • Get exclusive emails
  • Cooking tips & advice
  • FREE Recipe Box
Join Meals Now!

recently viewed pages