Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Mandarin Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips; 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, undrained; ½ cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 onion, cut into thin wedges; 1 small zucchini, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; chow mein noodles (optional); hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, undrained
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 onion, cut into thin wedges
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
chow mein noodles (optional)
hot cooked rice

1
Combine vinegar, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, orange zest and garlic in a medium bowl.
2
Add chicken and turn to coat well.
3
Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes to an hour.
4
Drain chicken, reserving marinade.
5
Drain oranges, reserving liquid; set aside.
6
Combine marinade with the reserved liquid from oranges in a small bowl; add enough orange juice to make 2 cups.
7
Whisk in cornstarch and red pepper flakes; set aside.
8
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
9
Add chicken; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through; remove and set aside.
10
Stir-fry onion 1 minute over high heat.
11
Add zucchini; stir-fry 1 minute.
12
Add bell pepper; stir-fry until all vegetables are crisp tender.
13
Add orange juice mixture; cook and stir until it comes to a boil; boil 1 minute.
14
Add chicken; cook until hot.
15
Add oranges and stir gently.
16
Transfer to a serving platter and top with Chow Mein noodles if desired.
17
Serve over hot cooked rice.

384

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 teaspoons orange zest, and more.

Yes, Mandarin Orange Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mandarin Orange Chicken

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