Recipe: Mandarin Orange Chicken Delight
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mandarin oranges, lemon juice, soy sauce, and honey in this light and easy-to-make chicken dish. Served with a topping of slivered almonds and crispy chow mein noodles on a bed of fluffy rice, this dish is a true culinary delight that is sure to please your taste buds.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serving:
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 can | Mandarin oranges |
| 3 tbsp | Honey |
| 1/4 cup | Soy sauce |
| 2 tsp | Lemon juice |
| 1/2 tsp | Dried ginger |
| 1 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 3/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Pepper |
| 2 | Boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 2 tbsp | Cooking oil |
| 2 cups | Cooked rice |
| To taste | Slivered almonds |
| To taste | Chow mein noodles |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Sauce:
- Start by making the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the reserved juice from the Mandarin oranges with honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and dried ginger. Mix well and set aside.
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Coat Chicken Strips:
- In a shallow pie pan, combine the all-purpose flour with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Trim off any fat and white veins from the chicken breasts, then slice each breast into about three strips. Pat dry with paper towels.
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Brown the Chicken:
- Heat butter and cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Coat all sides of the chicken strips in the seasoned flour mixture and brown them lightly in the skillet.
- Once browned, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Simmer with Sauce:
- In the same skillet or wok, pour in the prepared sauce. Add the browned chicken strips to the sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through, and the sauce begins to caramelize on the chicken. Turn the chicken strips several times during cooking to ensure they are coated evenly with the sauce.
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Prepare Rice:
- While the chicken is simmering, prepare the rice according to your preferred method.
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Final Touches:
- Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the heat and quickly stir in the Mandarin oranges.
- Serve the Mandarin Orange Chicken over a bed of cooked rice, garnished with slivered almonds and chow mein noodles for a delightful crunch.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 981.2
- Fat: 25.7g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 214.1mg
- Sodium: 1868.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 110.7g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Sugar: 29g
- Protein: 74.3g
Recipe Notes:
- Ensure the chicken breasts are fully thawed before cooking to ensure even cooking and optimal flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey and soy sauce according to your taste preferences.
- Feel free to customize the garnishes with your favorite nuts or crunchy toppings.
- This dish pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad on the side for a complete meal. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Mandarin Orange Chicken Delight! 🍊🍗
