We love a flavorful chicken recipe. Even better when it’s not your basic recipe. This healthy oriental chicken recipe will take your weeknight dinners from dull to inspiring. This recipe is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, with a combination of oranges, pineapple, and soy sauce. We’re certain you and your family will devour this dish.
Oriental Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 8 fresh mushrooms
- to taste black pepper
- 8 whole white onions, parboiled
- 2 oranges, quartered
- 8 canned pineapple chunks, unsweetened
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) frozen, concentrated apple juice, thawed
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- dash ginger, ground
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Sprinkle chicken breasts with pepper.
2. Thread 8 skewers as follows: chicken, mushroom, chicken, onion, chicken, orange quarter, chicken, pineapple chunk, cherry tomato. Place kabobs in a shallow pan.
3. Combine the remaining ingredients and spoon over the kabobs. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, then drain.
4. Broil kabobs 6 inches from heat for 15 minutes for each side. Brush with marinade every 5 minutes. After done, discard leftover marinade and serve kabobs.
Nutrition
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1/2 kabob
Each serving provides:
Calories: 359
Total fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 66 mg
Sodium: 226 mg
Total fiber: 3 g
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Potassium: 756 mg
Serve this tasty dish alongside jasmine rice and sauteed vegetables and you have the perfect weeknight dinner. For more Asian-inspired recipes, try our Asian Pork and Spiced Apples Recipe or Asian Beef Strips Recipe. Enjoy!