Tangy Mandarin Chicken
Succulent chicken pieces coated in a sticky, caramelized sweet and sour sauce infused with vibrant Mandarin oranges. This Chinese-style dish combines bold flavors of tangy citrus and savory chicken, creating a tantalizing explosion in every bite.
ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup canned Mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- 2.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3.
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 4.
In the same skillet, add bell pepper and onion. Sauté until slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5.
Add the canned Mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks to the skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 6.
Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the vegetables and fruit. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 7.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- 8.
Serve the Tangy Mandarin Chicken over steamed rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
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