Tangerine Chicken
Spicy, savory, and a little sweet, this recipe pairs juicy chicken with a bright, fresh tangerine & garlic sauce.
Recipe Makes: 6 servings
Equipment
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- Large skillet
- large wooden spoon (or silicone spatula)
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon tangerine zest (zest from 2 medium tangerines)
- ¼ cup tangerine juice (juice from 2 medium tangerines)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium if desired)
- 3 packed tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (approximately 2 large cloves)
- 1 1-inch-long piece fresh ginger (grated, approximately 1 tablespoon)
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized cubes)
Instructions
- Add 1 teaspoon tangerine zest, ¼ cup tangerine juice, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 packed tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 1-inch-long piece fresh ginger, and ½ tablespoon cornstarch to small mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- Place large skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons avocado oil and continue heating pan until oil is hot and shimmery.
- When oil is hot, add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized cubes) to skillet.
- Cook chicken 1 to 2 minutes, then flip chicken over and cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until lightly browned on both sides.
- When chicken is lightly browned, pour prepared sauce into skillet. Stir to incorporate sauce and chicken.
- Cook chicken in sauce until sauce begins to bubble, then immediately reduce heat under skillet to low. Simmer mixture on low heat until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
- When sauce has thickened, transfer chicken to serving bowls. Spoon plenty of sauce over chicken and serve with white rice or other preferred sides.
Recipe Notes
- Chicken: Chicken thighs will work instead of chicken breasts - you'll just need to cook them a little longer.
Recipe costs provided are approximate. Actual cost per recipe & serving will vary by location, store, brand, etc. Approximate cost shown does not include costs for any optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 145kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 328mg | Total Carbs: 3g | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 3g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 10mg