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Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Asian-inspired stir-fried chicken with fruits and pea pods, ready in 30 minutes, a delightful and quick meal.
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained and 2 tablespoons syrup reserved
  • 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow (Chinese) pea pods, thawed and drained
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
  • Hot cooked Chinese noodles or rice, if desired
Instructions:
  • Combine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, red pepper, reserved orange syrup, and pineapple juice in a small bowl; reserve for later.
  • In a hot 10-inch skillet, sauté chicken with gingerroot and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Add soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, and simmer for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  • Combine pea pods, onions, and pineapple into the mixture and heat until warmed through. Gently fold in orange segments. Serve the flavorful stir-fry over a bed of noodles.