Chicken with Marmalade

This dish is special for those who enjoy combining savory with sweet flavors. It contains a moderate amount of calories, appropriate for lunch or dinner.

Approximate nutritional content: 1 serving (recipe makes 4 servings)

• Calories: 213 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 8 gr. equals one half portion of fat.

• Grams of carbohydrate: 10 gr. equals half a portion of carbohydrate.

• Grams of protein: 27 gr. equals 4 portions of protein.

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the portion size.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup defatted chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons orange marmalade

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 500 gr chicken strips

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 6 teaspoons olive oil

• 2 large green onions, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Preparation:

• In a medium deep bowl, thoroughly mix the chicken broth, vinegar, marmalade, mustard, and cornstarch.

• Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 4 teaspoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through and golden on both sides (approximately 2 minutes per side). Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and set aside.

• In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil and the green onions. Sauté, stirring constantly, until the green onions turn golden. Add the chicken broth mixture.

• Bring to a boil and cook until reduced and thickened (approximately 30 seconds to 2 minutes). Return the chicken to the skillet, cook until heated through again, turning once.

• Remove from heat and serve with orange zest sprinkled on top.

Enjoy!