Spiced Mandarin Orange Chicken

Spiced Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home

  
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 TB Canola oil
1 TB Butter
3/4 c. orange juice
1 TB Brown sugar
1 TB Soy sauce
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained (reserve the liquid)
1-2 TB Cornstarch
Hot cooked rice

Flatten chicken to 1/2" thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil and butter for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
In another bowl, combine the orange juice, liquid from mandarin oranges, brown sugar, soy sauce and cornstarch. Add orange juice mixture to skillet, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Add oranges; heat through.
Serve with chicken and sauce with rice.  I usually double the sauce mixture. Makes 4 servings. Prep/Total time 30 min. (or less).