Mandarinorangechickencasseroleforfreezer Recipes

CHICKEN AND MANDARIN ORANGES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salt, ginger and pepper. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken.
• In a nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil for 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Remove chicken to plate and keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium low.
• Drain oranges, reserving juice.
• Stir juice, onion and red pepper flakes into skillet.
• Cook and stir for about 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Bring to a boil.
• Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
• Place chicken over rice; keep warm.
• Combine corstarch and water until smooth.
• Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for about 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
• Add mandarin oranges; heat through.
• Pour sauce over chicken.
• Sprinkle with cilantro.

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN CASSEROLE FOR FREEZER

Steps:

• In a extra large skillet, cook mushrooms over medium high, stirring constantly.
• Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stirring quickly to combine.
• Gradually stir in water, orange juice concentrate, green onions and bouillon cubes.
• Stirring constantly, bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, add chicken, and let simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
• Cool and freeze in freezer bags.
• To serve, thaw mixture and cook rice according to package directions. Heat chicken mixture in a saucepan until bubbly, stir in drained orange segments and heat through. Combine with cooked rice and serve.