Main Dishes

Citrus Chicken

(4 servings)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
½ cup chopped red pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced water chestnuts
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
½ cup fresh orange or tangerine juice
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon Sweet 'N Low® granulated sugar substitute
¼ teaspoon grated orange or tangerine peel
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup fresh orange or tangerine sections, halved
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water

In non-stick skillet in hot oil, brown chicken; remove from skillet. Add red pepper, onion, water chestnuts, garlic and ginger root; cook and stir about 3 minutes. Add chicken, orange juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, Sweet 'N Low, orange peel and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil. Cover; simmer 10 - 15 minutes. Add orange sections; cook about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter; keep warm. In cup, mix flour and water; add to skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes.

Nutrients Per Serving:


Calories 390, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, Fat 18 grams, Cholesterol 95 milligrams, Sodium 800 milligrams.

Dietary Exchanges:


2 Vegetable, ½ Fruit, 4 Medium-Fat Meat