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mandarin chicken

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Nov 17, 2020

This is quick and easy with a delicious combination of ingredients; served over a bed of rice along with green onions and sesame seeds.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 large clove garlic, pressed
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 8 ounces (218 ml) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 medium red pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh mandarin oranges, segmented and pith removed
  • 2 large green onions (green parts only), sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

How To Make mandarin chicken

  • Step 1
    In a measuring cup, mix orange juice with cornstarch; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine broth, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce; whisk to combine and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add canola and sesame oil. When hot, add chicken and season with white pepper and sea salt; sauté for 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Add ginger and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add hoisin sauce, stir well before adding chestnuts and red peppers; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the broth mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in orange juice/cornstarch mixture until the sauce thickens. Add mandarin orange segments and gently incorporate into the mixture. Cook enough to warm up the orange segments; serve over a bed of white rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Makes 3-4 servings
  • Step 4
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