Mandarin Chicken Food

MANDARIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray chicken breasts with vegetable oil spray.
• Grill chicken breasts 4-6 minutes per side or until done (chicken should be brown in spots).
• Chop chicken into bite size pieces, set aside.
• Combine sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic and ginger in a small saucepan.
• Heat over medium until sugar is dissolved, stirring often.
• Bring to boil.
• Combine cornstarch and water.
• Add to sauce pan, stirring often.
• Reduce heat and simmer 4-6 minutes or until sauce thickens.
• Pour chicken into a large frying pan over medium heat.
• Heat until chicken sizzles, then reduce heat and pour sauce over the chicken.
• Heat through.
• Serve over white rice.

CRISPY MANDARIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine the egg white, 2 T's cornstarch, and soy sauce.
• Whisk well.
• Add chicken pieces.
• Toss well to coat, set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl combine the bisquik, water and sesame seeds.
• Mix well.
• Add to chicken mixture, stirring well to coat.
• In a large, deep skillet heat oil, or plug in your deep fryer.
• Combine mandarin juice and enough water to make 1 and 1/4 cups.
• Pour into a large skillet and bring to a boil.
• Add carrots.
• Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cook for 3 minutes.
• Add peppers and onions.
• Cook 1 minute.
• Combine ketchup, sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and bouillon granules,, mixing well.
• Stir into vegetable mixture.
• Stir well and remove from heat.
• Cook chicken pieces in batches, drain on paper towels.
• When chicken is cooked, heat vegetable mixture, allow to thicken then add chicken.
• Serve over hot rice.
• I like this over a spinach and mushroom salad-the heat wilts the spinach "just right".
• Serves 4.

EASY MANDARIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix juice from Mandarin oranges, garlic powder and honey.
• Place chicken breasts in casserole dish.
• Pour orange/honey mixture over chicken.
• Top with the mandarin oranges.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 40 minutes (turning after the first 20 minutes).
• If desired: the chicken may be removed (kept warm) and the juices thickened with cornstarch.

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. For dressing, place together the oil, vinegar, orange juice, Mrs. Dash® Original Blend, mustard and honey in jar with tight-fitting lid.
• 2. Cover and shake to mix well; set aside.
• 3. Combine stock with chicken and celery in medium bowl.
• 4. Pour dressing over chicken mixture; toss to mix well.
• 5. Cover and chill for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
• 6. Add orange segments and almonds; toss gently before serving.
• *Chef's hint: Add a small handful of your favorite salad greens to enhance this flavorful preparation.

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place flour in a small bowl. Dredge chicken in the flour to lightly coat.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute the chicken breasts until no longer pink and juices run clear. Set aside, and keep warm.
• Stir hoisin sauce and orange juice into the skillet, and scrape up the browned bits. Mix in mandarin oranges, green onions, and cashews, Return chicken to the skillet. Continue cooking until all ingredients are heated through.

MANDARIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spread rice in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Top with chicken and mushrooms. Pour orange juice and broth over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender. Garnish with oranges, paprika and parsley if desired.

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and toss with salad.
• Serve at once.

MANDARIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Tempura Batter:.
• Chop chicken into bite size pieces.
• Sift together dry ingredients.
• Beat egg slightly and mix with ice water to which a few drops of yellow food coloring have been added.
• Add flour mixture and stir only until blended.
• Float ice cubes in batter, dip chicken and fry in deep fryer.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Sauce:.
• Combine all ingredients.
• Bring to boil, simmer 20 minutes, covered.
• Thicken with cornstarch and water paste.
• Cover chicken with sauce.
• Serve over rice.

MANDARIN ALMOND-CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except crackers.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Spoon onto crackers just before serving.