Mandarin Orange Chicken

Mandarin Orange Chicken


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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