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Weight Watchers Asian Orange Chicken

Tender pan-seared chicken finished in a light orange sauce for a quick, healthy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Small Bowl
  • Spatula or tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained (reserve 1/4 cup syrup)
  • 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • green onion chopped, for garnish (optional)
  • cooked rice for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and nearly cooked through, about 4–6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
  • Drain the mandarin oranges into a bowl and reserve 1/4 cup of the syrup; add the drained oranges and the reserved 1/4 cup syrup to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch until smooth.
  • Pour the broth mixture into the skillet with the chicken and oranges and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, slice or shred the chicken if desired, and serve topped with chopped green onion and rice if using.

Notes

  • Nutritional info covers only the chicken and sauce for four portions.
  • If serving rice, count it separately.
  • Use gluten-free brands of oranges, broth, and soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.