Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Mandarin Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Boneless Chicken Breast, Cubed; 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice; 1/4 cups Cornstarch, Plus 1 Tablespoon For The Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1- 1/2 cup Red, Orange Or Yellow Peppers (or Combination), Cut Into Strips; 1 cup Sweet Onion, Sliced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce; 11 ounces, weight Canned Mandarin Oranges, With Juice; 3 Tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar; 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; Salt And Pepper; White Rice Or Coconut Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Boneless Chicken Breast, Cubed
2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
1/4 cups Cornstarch, Plus 1 Tablespoon For The Sauce
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1- 1/2 cup Red, Orange Or Yellow Peppers (or Combination), Cut Into Strips
1 cup Sweet Onion, Sliced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
11 ounces, weight Canned Mandarin Oranges, With Juice
3 Tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Salt And Pepper
White Rice Or Coconut Rice, To Serve

1
In a medium bowl, sprinkle chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2
Pour orange juice over chicken and toss with 1/4 cup corn starch until coated evenly.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat and add chicken to the skillet.
4
Cook chicken, turning frequently until all sides are brown and chicken is cooked thoroughly.
5
Add peppers, onion and garlic and cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
7
Add mixture to the skillet with the mandarin oranges with juice, vinegar and sugar and stir until blended.
8
Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
9
Add a pinch of salt and pepper for taste if desired.
10
Serve with white rice or coconut rice.
11
Variation: substitute or add additional vegetables such as broccoli, snap peas, carrots if desired.

260

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Boneless Chicken Breast, Cubed, 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice, 1/4 cups Cornstarch, Plus 1 Tablespoon For The Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, 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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