Ingredients

  • 1- 1/2 pound Boneless Chicken Breast, Cubed
  • 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
  • 1/4 cups Cornstarch, Plus 1 Tablespoon For The Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1- 1/2 cup Red, Orange Or Yellow Peppers (or Combination), Cut Into Strips
  • 1 cup Sweet Onion, Sliced
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 11 ounces, weight Canned Mandarin Oranges, With Juice
  • 3 Tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • Salt And Pepper
  • White Rice Or Coconut Rice, To Serve

Method

  • In a medium bowl, sprinkle chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Pour orange juice over chicken and toss with 1/4 cup corn starch until coated evenly.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat and add chicken to the skillet.
  • Cook chicken, turning frequently until all sides are brown and chicken is cooked thoroughly.
  • Add peppers, onion and garlic and cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
  • Add mixture to the skillet with the mandarin oranges with juice, vinegar and sugar and stir until blended.
  • Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add a pinch of salt and pepper for taste if desired.
  • Serve with white rice or coconut rice.
  • Variation: substitute or add additional vegetables such as broccoli, snap peas, carrots if desired.