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Creamy Orange Chicken

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"Chicken breast, mandarin oranges, and chives sauteed with orange liqueur and cream. Great served over rice or pasta. A MUST TRY!" — Cobalt springfield MA

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3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup flour
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
2 fluid ounces orange flavored liqueur, or to taste

1/2 cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup heavy cream

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Directions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat chicken breasts in flour, shaking off excess, and brown in oil on both sides. Stir in cointreau, oranges, and heavy cream. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until liquid has reduced by half. Remove chicken from pan when not longer pink in center, and allow the sauce to reduce another 5 minutes.
Stir in chives, season to taste with salt and pepper.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 15 mins
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This was the most delicious thing I've ever made! I made a few adustments, though, a lower fat version. I pounded out the chicken, and used 1/4 cup of flour and didn't even use all of it. I seasoned the flour with salt and pepper. I sprayed the pan generously with Pam and sprayed the side of chicken facing up, after I put the chicken in the pan. I fried the chicken til done and removed them.I added 1/4 cup of triple sec orange liquor to deglaze the pan,and added 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1/4 fat free milk. I added a splash of the lite syrup from the oranges, and 1/4 cup of OJ. I used an 11oz. can of mandarin oranges, (the whole can, drained)I reduced it a little bit. I served it with broccoli and brussel sprouts and wide egg noodles. Yum Yum! p.s. I also added more salt, it needs salt!

—cindyg

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 20, 2004

If you like a very delicate orange flavor then this recipe as it stands is for you. My family and I enjoyed it but were a little disapointed. I will try it again with some additions. Perhaps some orange juice concentrate and adding a splash of the orange liqueur at the end of cooking. On the whole a nice recipe but it "needs something" as my husband said.

—AUTUMNFIRE71

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8 Ratings

May 21, 2009

It was so tasty and filling! I served with noodles and everyone still raves about what a great cook I am! :)

—Mermaidpj

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Apr 27, 2008

As you can see from my photo, my oranges fell apart as soon as they got warm, which wasn't a horrible thing, but unexpected. The other reviews didn't mention this, so maybe it was the brand (Festival). I doubled the recipe, cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, and used penne pasta. I subbed brandy extract and O.J concentrate (quite a bit) for the orange liqueur. I had to add salt and pepper to this as it was a little bland. Hit each serving with a dash of cayenne. I may try this again with a different brand of Mandarins, as my husband really loved it. Thanks!

—SunnyByrd

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Jul 26, 2007

I love this dish. It does leave a large amount of extra sauce, but it's good on rice.

—Jodie

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Apr 03, 2006

I used this sauce recipe as a drizzle for Pecan Crusted Chicken. It was delish, but a little sweet. I added some fresh basil and blendered the whole thing. It was a hit at dinner. Thanks!

—mkecupcakequeen

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Jul 23, 2006

I was not impressed at all with this recipe. The cream didn't have much flavor and neither did the chicken. Maybe if it was marinated first? I will not be making this one again.

—Kane250

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Sep 27, 2010

I MUST have done something wrong here. It tasted like boiled chicken with orange alcohol in it. I'm sure it was something I did and not the recipe so please feel free to try it yourself and tell me where I might have gone wrong. Yikes.

—Z

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Nutrition

Calories
727 kcal
36%

Carbohydrates
43.3 g
14%

Cholesterol
142 mg
47%

Fat
44.8 g
69%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
27.7 g
55%

Sodium
78 mg
3%

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

Nutritional Information

Creamy Orange Chicken

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 727
Calories from Fat: 403

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.8g 69 %
Saturated Fat 17.2g 86 %
Cholesterol 142mg 47 %
Sodium 78mg 3 %
** Potassium 293mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 43.3g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 27.7g 55 %
Sugars 18g
** Vitamin A 34 %
** Vitamin C 42 %
** Calcium 8 %
** Iron 25 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 104 %
** Vitamin B6 19 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 30 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.