"Easy Mandarin Chicken doesn't just arrive at the table faster than delivery; it runs circles around it in both speed and taste! The chicken is pan-seared and then braised in a bright, savory, sweet, and Asian-inspired sauce that's sticky and succulent! There is so much savory flavor in this humble chicken! Serve Easy Mandarin Chicken with rice and broccoli and watch your troubles wash away!..."
INGREDIENTS
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***For the chicken:***
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, chopped into bite-sized chunks
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1/3 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons water
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1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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***Optional, for serving:***
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green onions, to taste, sliced
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sesame seeds, to taste
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rice, to taste, cooked and hot
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broccoli, to taste, cooked and hot