Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe
Crispy Chicken Tossed in Our House Made Mandarin Orange Sauce Over Steamed White Rice
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Mandarin Orange Sauce
Rice
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Prep the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Dredge the Chicken
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg wash, then coat with the flour mixture.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Preparation of Sauce
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the mandarin orange segments, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Preparation of Rice
- 6
Assembly
- 7
Combine and Serve
In a large bowl, toss the crispy chicken with the mandarin orange sauce until well coated. Serve over a bed of steamed white rice.