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Tangerine Chicken

Delicious Tangerine Chicken Stir Fry in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy a vibrant Tangerine Chicken stir fry that’s quick, easy, and family-friendly, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 2 Eggs
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Tangerine Juice Fresh or 100% bottled
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Substitute with tamarind for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Red Chili Paste Sambal oelek or sriracha works well
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Reduce for less sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For coating chicken
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper (Red) Diced
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped for garnish
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Toasted

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spicy Tangerine Chicken Stir Fry
  1. Marinate the chicken by cutting into 1-inch pieces, cover with tangerine juice, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Prepare the sauce by whisking tangerine juice, hoisin sauce, red chili paste, brown sugar, garlic paste, ginger paste, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Coat the chicken in a mixture of eggs, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Fry the chicken pieces in heated oil at 300°F (150°C) for about 5 minutes until golden brown, then drain on a wire rack.
  5. Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until glossy.
  6. Combine the fried chicken with the thickened sauce, peeled tangerines, and diced red bell pepper. Toss to coat well.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for maximum flavor. Ensure oil is hot before frying for crispiness.

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