Onion-fried Mandarin Orange Chicken

What a wonderful combination--caramelized onions and tender chicken complimented by a light orange sauce. Are you hungry yet? The dish is not only delicious it is quick to fix. This recipe is from Pillsbury Fast and Healthy, June 1996.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded slightly to flatten
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained and reserving 2 tbsp liquid
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

1. Season the chicken with the basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
2. Melt the margarine in large nonstick skillet.
3. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
4. Turn chicken; add onion and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.
5. In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, reserved orange liquid and cornstarch; blend well.
6. Add to skillet with chicken and cook stirring until thick and bubbly.
7. Gently stir in orange segments; cook until heated through.