Mandarin Orange Chicken Photo
Mandarin Orange Chicken
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
2
tablespoons rice vinegar

2
tablespoons light soy sauce

2
tablespoons olive oil, divided

2
teaspoons grated orange peel

1
clove garlic, minced

1
pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

2
cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, undrained

1/2
cup orange juice

2
tablespoons cornstarch

1/2
teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
onion, cut into thin wedges

1
small zucchini, sliced

1
red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch triangles

1
can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles (optional)



 
Preparation:
1.
Combine vinegar, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, orange peel and garlic in medium bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes to 1 hour.

2.
Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Drain oranges, reserving liquid; set oranges aside. Combine marinade from chicken and liquid from oranges in small bowl; add enough orange juice to make 2 cups liquid. Whisk in cornstarch and red pepper flakes; set aside.

3.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken; set aside.

4.
Stir-fry onion 1 minute over high heat. Add zucchini; stir-fry 1 minute. Add bell pepper; stir-fry 1 minute or until all vegetables are crisp-tender. Add orange juice mixture. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; boil 1 minute. Add chicken, cook until hot. Add oranges and gently stir. Transfer to serving plate. Serve with rice or top with chow mein noodles.





This recipe appears in: Chinese

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