Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Mandarin Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; ¼ cup unsweetened orange juice; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅓ cup flour; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces); 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon butter; ⅓ cup hoisin sauce; ⅓ cup unsweetened orange juice; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges; 1 small green onion, chopped; ⅓ cup toasted cashews (can use more or use peanuts)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
¼ cup unsweetened orange juice
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup flour
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
⅓ cup hoisin sauce
⅓ cup unsweetened orange juice
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 small green onion, chopped
⅓ cup toasted cashews (can use more or use peanuts)

1
In a large bowl mix together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, lemon juice, 1-2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic, 1/4 cup orange juice; add in the chicken cubes, toss to coat and refrigerate for 4-6 hours (no longer than 6 hours).
2
Remove the chicken from the bowl then discard marinade (shake off any excess marinade from the chicken).
3
Mix together flour and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then add in the chicken cubes and toss to coat with the flour mixture.
4
In a skillet heat butter with oil over medium heat; add in chicken cubes (in batches) and fry until the chicken is cooked through then remove to a plate or bowl.
5
To the skillet add in hoisin sauce, 1/3 cup orange juice and green onion to the skillet and continue cooking over medium-low heat stirring with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet .
6
Add the chicken back to the skillet along with mandarin orange segments and toasted cashews; toss until heated through.
7
Serve over rice.

340

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Protein

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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: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, ¼ cup unsweetened orange juice, 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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