Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry
30 min.
4
311kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with a burst of flavor and vibrant colors? Look no further than this delightful Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry! Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, this dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome option for those with dietary restrictions.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. The combination of tender chicken, sweet mandarin oranges, and juicy pineapple chunks creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of crunchy snow pea pods and fresh green onions adds a satisfying texture and a pop of color to the dish.

This stir-fry is not just quick and easy; it’s also packed with nutrients, boasting a balanced caloric breakdown that includes a healthy dose of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you serve it over hot cooked Chinese noodles or fluffy rice, this Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry is sure to become a favorite in your household. So grab your frying pan and get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • 11 ounces mandarin orange segents drained canned
  • ounces pineapple chunks drained canned
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless cut into 1-inch pieces
  • teaspoon ginger finely chopped
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • ounces snow peas frozen chinese thawed drained ()
  • tablespoons spring onion sliced
  • serving rice hot chinese cooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Mix vinegar, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, red pepper, reserved orange syrup and pineapple juice in small bowl; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken, gingerroot and garlic; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in soy sauce mixture.
  4. Heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in pea pods, onions and pineapple; heat through. Fold in orange segments.
  6. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories311kcal
Protein35.48%
Fat19.57%
Carbs44.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
94.32
Glycemic Load
12.2
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.259130394977%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
6.19mg
Naringenin
7.81mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:311.3kcal
15.57%
Fat:6.82g
10.49%
Saturated Fat:1.23g
7.71%
Carbohydrates:35.21g
11.74%
Net Carbohydrates:31.67g
11.52%
Sugar:22.62g
25.13%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:639.55mg
27.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.8g
55.61%
Vitamin C:53.92mg
65.35%
Vitamin B3:13.01mg
65.04%
Selenium:38.71µg
55.31%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.59%
Phosphorus:303.83mg
30.38%
Vitamin K:23.78µg
22.65%
Vitamin B5:2.23mg
22.25%
Vitamin A:1111.51IU
22.23%
Potassium:747.91mg
21.37%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.81%
Magnesium:64.86mg
16.22%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.93%
Fiber:3.55g
14.19%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.33%
Iron:1.93mg
10.74%
Folate:42.09µg
10.52%
Copper:0.19mg
9.64%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.04%
Calcium:70.17mg
7.02%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.81%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%