Sunday, October 5, 2008

Orange Chicken

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 chicken breast fillets
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon French mustard
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Freshly ground black pepper
3 teaspoons cornflour

Microwave Method:

1. Place chicken breasts in a 1-quart (1-litre) casserole dish.
2. Combine orange juice and rind, mustard, nutmeg, curry powder and black pepper.
3. Pour over chicken. Marinate for 1-2 hours.
4. Mix cornflour and a small amount of orange marinade to a smooth paste.
5. Pour back into chicken.
6. Cook for 10-12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, until chicken is tender. Turn over halfway through cooking.
7. Serve with boiled rice.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Place chicken breasts in a 1-quart (1-litre) casserole dish.
2. Combine orange juice and rind, mustard, nutmeg, curry powder and black pepper.
3. Pour over chicken. Marinate for 1-2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5. Mix cornflour and a small amount of orange marinade to a smooth paste.
6. Pour back into chicken.
7. Cook for 15-20 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE until chicken is tender. Turn over halfway through cooking.
8. Serve with boiled rice.

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