EASY MANDARIN CHICKEN

Submitted by clubfoody

"This is quick and easy with a delicious combination of ingredients; served over a bed of rice along with green onions and sesame seeds. VIDEO https://youtu.be/L_yr96t1OyM"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 4

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
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
• 1⁄2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 large garlic clove, pressed
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 8 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 medium red pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
• 1 1⁄4 cups mandarin oranges, segmented and pith removed
• 2 large green onions, sliced (green parts only)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sesame seeds

directions

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.
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.
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.