Tangerine Chicken Recipe

Name: Tangerine Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 kg) roasting chickens or 1 (1 kg) chicken thigh fillet; 2 tangerines or 2 mandarin oranges; 1 teaspoon szechwan pepper; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger; 3 tablespoons tangerine juice or 3 tablespoons orange juice; 3 tablespoons Chinese wine or 3 tablespoons sherry wine; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 (1 kg) roasting chickens or 1 (1 kg) chicken thigh fillet
2 tangerines or 2 mandarin oranges
1 teaspoon szechwan pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
3 tablespoons tangerine juice or 3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons Chinese wine or 3 tablespoons sherry wine
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil

1
Cut chicken in pieces Chinese style.
2
Remove the zest of one of the tangerines and cut into fine strips.
3
Squeeze the juice, strain and reserve.
4
Peel the second tangerine, divide into segments, peel and set aside for garnishing.
5
Roast Szechwan pepper, crush to a powder.
6
Heat oil in a wok and on low heat fry the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
7
Add the chicken and toss over high heat until the colour changes.
8
Sprinkle with the Szechwan pepper, add tangerine juice, wine or sherry and soy sauce.
9
Cover and cook until chicken is just tender.
10
Just before serving stir in the sesame oil.
11
* If tangerines are not in season, use 3 or 4 pieces of dried tangerine peel, soaked in a little warm water or Chinese wine until soft.
12
Cut into fine shreds and add while simmering the chicken.

133

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 kg) roasting chickens or 1 (1 kg) chicken thigh fillet, 2 tangerines or 2 mandarin oranges, 1 teaspoon szechwan pepper, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Tangerine 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.

Tangerine Chicken

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