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    Chicken with Orange and Basil


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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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