Chicken with Orange and Basil
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
servings 4
points 6
List of Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 can (6 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
Crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Recipe
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer to serving plate; keep warm.
Combine orange juice, wine and orange peel in same skillet; bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes. Stir in onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes more or until onion is tender and sauce is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Reduce heat; stir in oranges and basil. Spoon sauce over chicken; sprinkle with blue cheese, if desired.
Serving Suggestion Serve with a mixed green salad and sourdough rolls.
Nutrients per Serving
Calories 272
Calories from Fat 17 %
Total Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 104 mg
Carbohydrate 12 g
Fiber 1 g
Protein 39 g
Sodium 93 mg
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