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Orange Ginger Chicken

Savory and a little sweet, this easy chicken dinner is healthy and delicious for weeknight or weekend cooking
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ginger
  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 3 cups hot cooked white rice
  • 1 orange for garnish (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. flat leaf parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cut each chicken breast in half so that you have 6 thinner chicken breasts. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. of salt. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it starts to bubble.
  • Cook chicken (in batches if necessary), 3-4 minutes each side. Remove chicken to a separate plate and keep warm. Add the flour, sugar, remaining salt and spices. Stir to a smooth paste.
  • Whisk in the orange juice. Continue to cook, whisking, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat, add the chicken back to the pan, and simmer until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve chicken over cooked rice, spooning the sauce over top. Garnish with fresh orange slices and parsley.
Keyword chicken, dinner, low fat
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