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Tangerine Chicken

Tangerine Chicken: Easy Homemade Takeout Delight

Experience the zesty flavor of Tangerine Chicken, a quick and easy homemade dish perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten until frothy
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Tangerine juice 100% pure juice
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Red chili paste Adjust based on spice level
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar Or honey
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic paste Fresh minced can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste Fresh minced can be used
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
For Coating & Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Gluten-free option is arrowroot powder
  • 2 tablespoons Green onions Diced for garnish
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper Diced; can use any color
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • to taste Red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Saucepan
  • wok
  • Whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with tangerine juice and marinate for 2 hours.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Mix tangerine juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, red chili paste, brown sugar, garlic paste, ginger paste, and red pepper flakes. Heat on low for 10 minutes.
  3. Coat Chicken: In a bowl, whisk eggs and cornstarch with salt and pepper. Toss marinated chicken in the mixture until fully coated.
  4. Fry Chicken: Heat canola oil in a wok to 300°F. Fry chicken in batches for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Thicken Sauce: Create a cornstarch slurry and mix it into the sauce, simmering for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  6. Combine: Toss fried chicken in the thickened sauce with bell peppers and tangerine segments.
  7. Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or grains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For perfect results, marinate chicken for at least 2 hours and ensure oil temperature is correct for frying.

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