Pistachio Orange Chicken
Description
Recipe submitted Joanna Silverman, Phila.,PA
Ingredients
- 4 large oranges (1- ½ to 2 pounds)
- 4 bonelss, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 5 oz each)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (salt optional)
- 2 teaspoons Vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoon green onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 cup shelled, roasted/salted California pistachios
Methods/steps
- Grate 2 teaspoons orange peel. Halve 1 orange, squeeze to yield 1/2 cup juice. (If orange doesn’t have enough juice, use a second one as needed.) Peel and slice remaining oranges. Set aside.
- Flatten chicken with mallet; use waxed paper to prevent splatter. Sprinkle with pepper (and salt if desired).
- Sauté chicken in 2 teaspoons oil in skillet; turning once. Cook until done but still moist and tender. Transfer chicken to a serving dish.
- To prepare the sauce; add orange peel, juice, onion and mustard to pan and cook, stirring. Add orange slices and pistachios and heat thoroughly. Pour over chicken.
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