Best Mandarin Chicken Bites Recipes

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MANDARIN CHICKEN BITES



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Instead of a big Christmas meal, our family enjoys nibbling on an all-day appetizer buffet. Each year we present tempting new dishes alongside our favorites. This is one of those tried-and-true dishes that's a "must." -Susannah Yinger, Canal Winchester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2/3 cup orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , In a skillet, brown chicken in butter until no longer pink. In a small saucepan, combine the oranges, marmalade and tarragon; bring to a boil. Pour over chicken; stir gently to coat. Serve warm, with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MANDARIN CHICKEN BITES



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A very impressive cold appetizer. The color of the oranges and spinach really brighten up a buffet table. My guests loved this appetizer and devoured them all. Adapted slightly from a Creme de Colorado cookbook.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1 lb fresh spinach leaves, rinsed and stemmed
8 cups boiling water
2 (16 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons curry powder
3 tablespoons apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a 10-inch skillet, combine chicken cubes, broth, soy sauce and Worcestershire.
  • Heat to boiling over medium heat; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is fork-tender (about 10-15 minutes).
  • With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from broth and let cool slightly.
  • Place spinach leaves in a colander.
  • Pour boiling water over leaves.
  • Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Place a cube of chicken at stem end of a spinach leaf and wrap leaf around chicken so that chicken still shows on sides.
  • Secure end of leaf with a wooden pick.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • (Recipe can be prepared up to this point one day ahead.) To serve, place one mandarin orange at the end of each wooden pick.
  • Serve with Curry Mayonnaise Dip (recipe follows).
  • Curry Mayonnaise Dip: Blend all ingredients and refrigerate to allow flavors to mature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 1313.3, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 25.6, Protein 18.8

MANDARIN ALMOND-CHICKEN BITES



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Chilled chicken salad with cranberries, almonds and chopped mandarin oranges makes a tasty topper for these appetizer crackers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup drained canned mandarin oranges, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
2 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
48 reduced-fat woven wheat crackers

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except crackers.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Spoon onto crackers just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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