Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Mandarin Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Tablespoons Cornstarch, Divided; 1 Tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Water; 1 whole Egg White; 2 whole Chicken Breasts, Large Dice; Oil, For Frying; 2 Tablespoons Bottled Sweet Chili Sauce; 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 8 ounces, fluid Tin Mandarin Oranges; 1 whole Thumb Sized Piece Of Ginger, Minced Finely; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced Finely; 1/2 whole Red Pepper, Sliced Thinly; 1/2 whole Yellow Pepper, Sliced Thinly; Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

5 Tablespoons Cornstarch, Divided
1 Tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Water
1 whole Egg White
2 whole Chicken Breasts, Large Dice
Oil, For Frying
2 Tablespoons Bottled Sweet Chili Sauce
1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Sugar
8 ounces, fluid Tin Mandarin Oranges
1 whole Thumb Sized Piece Of Ginger, Minced Finely
2 cloves Garlic, Minced Finely
1/2 whole Red Pepper, Sliced Thinly
1/2 whole Yellow Pepper, Sliced Thinly
Rice, To Serve

1
In a large bowl, mix 1/4 cup (or 4 tablespoons) cornstarch, soy sauce, water and the egg white.
2
Add the diced chicken and mix to coat all the chicken pieces.
3
Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 20 minutes.
4
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a pot over medium high heat until glossy and when you insert a wooden spoon in the oil, bubbles start forming around the spoon.
5
Fry the chicken in batches, frying each piece for 4-5 minutes per side, until nice and golden brown.
6
Remove to cool on a paper towel-lined plate.
7
Once all chicken is fried, we can start making our sauce.
8
In a mixing bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, vinegar, sugar, Mandarin oranges in juice and the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch.
9
Set aside.
10
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat.
11
Add about a tablespoon of oil and then saute the ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
12
Add the sauce mixture and heat until bubbling and thickened.
13
Add the pepper slices and stir.
14
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
15
Turn off the heat.
16
Add the chicken to the sauce and stir until coated.
17
Serve over sticky rice.

278

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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: 5 Tablespoons Cornstarch, Divided, 1 Tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Water, 1 whole Egg White, 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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