Orange Chicken

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Advanced
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Orange Chicken

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 Calories: 211.8

Description

This International main features Whole Large Chicken Breast *, Cooked Rice, Finely Shredded Orange Peel, Dash Ground Cinnamon, Orange Juice. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Chicken Breast should be skinned and boned.
  2. ~~Halve chicken breast lengthwise.
  3. Place one portion, boned side up, between two pieces of clear plastic wrap.
  4. Working from the center to the edges, pound lightly with a meat mallet, forming a rectangle about 1/8-inch thick.
  5. Remove plastic wrap.
  6. Sprinkle chicken with salt to taste.
  7. Repeat with the remaining portion of chicken.
  8. In a small bowl stir together cooked rice, shredded orang peel, and ground cinnamon.
  9. Spoon half of the rice orange
  10. peel mixture atop one chicken breast portion, spreading it to within 1/4-inch of the edges.
  11. Fold in sides, roll up jelly-roll style, starting with one end.
  12. Repeat with the remaining rice-orange peel mixture and chicken portion.
  13. Place chicken rolls, seam side down, in a shallow baking dish.
  14. Cover with vented clear plastic wrap.
  15. cook the chicken rolls, covered, on 50% power for 7 to 8 minutes or till chicken is tender, rotating dish a half-turn after 4 minutes.
  16. Transfer chicken rolls to a serving platter.
  17. For orange sauce, in a 1-cup measure stir together orange juice and cornstarch.
  18. cook , uncovered, on 100% power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or till mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring every 20 seconds.
  19. Stir in broken walnut meats.
  20. Spoon the orange sauce atop the chicken rolls on the serving platter.
  21. Garnish with cucumber roses, if desired

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 211.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.2g10%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 21.2mg8%
Sodium 21.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 34.7g12%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g56%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 10.9g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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