Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe

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Mandarin Orange Chicken
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl mix together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, lemon juice, 1-2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic, 1/4 cup orange juice; add in the chicken cubes, toss to coat and refrigerate for 4-6 hours (no longer than 6 hours).
  2. Remove the chicken from the bowl then discard marinade (shake off any excess marinade from the chicken).
  3. Mix together flour and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then add in the chicken cubes and toss to coat with the flour mixture.
  4. In a skillet heat butter with oil over medium heat; add in chicken cubes (in batches) and fry until the chicken is cooked through then remove to a plate or bowl.
  5. To the skillet add in hoisin sauce, 1/3 cup orange juice and green onion to the skillet and continue cooking over medium-low heat stirring with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet .
  6. Add the chicken back to the skillet along with mandarin orange segments and toasted cashews; toss until heated through.
  7. Serve over rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 597.78 Kcal (2503 kJ)
Calories from fat 256.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.54g 44%
Cholesterol 147.51mg 49%
Sodium 2137.64mg 89%
Potassium 972.28mg 21%
Total Carbs 34.47g 11%
Sugars 11.46g 46%
Dietary Fiber 3.04g 12%
Protein 55.05g 110%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 26%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 76.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 160.53 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.67g 44%
Cholesterol 39.61mg 49%
Sodium 574.04mg 89%
Potassium 261.1mg 21%
Total Carbs 9.26g 11%
Sugars 3.08g 46%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 12%
Protein 14.78g 110%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 26%
Iron 0.7mg 15%
Calcium 20.6mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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