Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe

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Mandarin Orange Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, orange zest and garlic in a medium bowl.
  2. Add chicken and turn to coat well.
  3. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes to an hour.
  4. Drain chicken, reserving marinade.
  5. Drain oranges, reserving liquid; set aside.
  6. Combine marinade with the reserved liquid from oranges in a small bowl; add enough orange juice to make 2 cups.
  7. Whisk in cornstarch and red pepper flakes; set aside.
  8. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  9. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through; remove and set aside.
  10. Stir-fry onion 1 minute over high heat.
  11. Add zucchini; stir-fry 1 minute.
  12. Add bell pepper; stir-fry until all vegetables are crisp tender.
  13. Add orange juice mixture; cook and stir until it comes to a boil; boil 1 minute.
  14. Add chicken; cook until hot.
  15. Add oranges and stir gently.
  16. Transfer to a serving platter and top with Chow Mein noodles if desired.
  17. Serve over hot cooked rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 162.06 Kcal (679 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.94g 11%
Cholesterol 44.59mg 15%
Sodium 581.67mg 24%
Potassium 343.82mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.17g 3%
Sugars 4.3g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 16.36g 33%
Vitamin C 35.9mg 60%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 8.5mg 47%
Calcium 17.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.2 Kcal (399 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.08g 11%
Cholesterol 26.2mg 15%
Sodium 341.7mg 24%
Potassium 201.98mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.39g 3%
Sugars 2.53g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 4%
Protein 9.61g 33%
Vitamin C 21.1mg 60%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 16%
Iron 5mg 47%
Calcium 10.4mg 2%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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