Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry
30 min.
4
388kcal

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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 a gathering with friends. The combination of tender chicken, sweet mandarin oranges, and crunchy snow pea pods creates a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

What sets this stir-fry apart is its unique sauce, a delightful mix of soy sauce, honey, and a hint of spice, which perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the mandarin oranges and pineapple. The vibrant green onions and a touch of ginger add an aromatic flair that will transport your taste buds straight to a bustling Asian market.

Whether served over hot cooked Chinese noodles or fluffy rice, this Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. So grab your frying pan and get ready to impress your loved ones with this quick, easy, and utterly delicious dish!

Ingredients

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

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

Calories388kcal
Protein30.3%
Fat16.19%
Carbs53.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
94.32
Glycemic Load
30.13
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.977391160053%

Flavonoids

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

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.33kcal
19.42%
Fat:6.98g
10.74%
Saturated Fat:1.28g
8%
Carbohydrates:51.9g
17.3%
Net Carbohydrates:48.12g
17.5%
Sugar:22.65g
25.16%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:640.14mg
27.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.4g
58.79%
Vitamin B3:13.24mg
66.22%
Vitamin C:53.92mg
65.35%
Selenium:43.16µg
61.65%
Vitamin B6:1.13mg
56.35%
Phosphorus:329.31mg
32.93%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.92%
Vitamin B5:2.46mg
24.56%
Vitamin K:23.78µg
22.65%
Vitamin A:1111.51IU
22.23%
Potassium:768.65mg
21.96%
Magnesium:71.97mg
17.99%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.6%
Fiber:3.78g
15.13%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.78%
Copper:0.23mg
11.69%
Iron:2.05mg
11.4%
Folate:43.86µg
10.97%
Zinc:1.35mg
8.98%
Calcium:76.1mg
7.61%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
5.97%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%