"Mandarin Orange Chicken with Stir-Fried Udon Noodles brings together elements of both comfort food and Asian-inspired cuisine, offering a burst of flavors and textures that make every bite a delight."
Mandarin Orange Chicken with Stir-Fried Udon Noodles
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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Mandarin Orange Chicken
ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 lightly beaten eggs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup mandarin orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
Stir-Fried Udon Noodles
ingredients
- 16 ounces udon noodles
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped + 1/4 cup green onion
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Mandarin Orange Chicken
Method
Step 1
In a small bowl or saucepan, whisk together the mandarin orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced shallot, grated ginger, and red chili flakes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer while you prepare the remainder of the dish – at least 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before coating the chicken in Step 7.
Step 2
Cut the chicken into 1/2″ – 1″ diameter pieces. Remove any excess pieces of fat.
Step 3
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and 2 tablespoons of water.
Step 4
Dredge the chicken pieces in the egg mixture. Allow them to get soaked completely before transferring to the shallow bowl containing the flour mixture. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Step 5
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or dutch oven to 350° or medium-high heat.
Step 6
Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 7-8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked chicken pieces to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 7
While still warm, toss the cooked chicken pieces and mandarin orange glaze together in a large bowl. Toss until the crispy chicken pieces are thoroughly coated in the glaze.
Stir-Fried Udon Noodles
Step 1
Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set them aside.
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and chopped green onion. Cook for 30 seconds – 1 minute, until nice and fragrant. Stir continuously to prevent any pieces from browning.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, chili oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and ground black pepper.
Step 4
Pour the sauce into the skillet and deglaze the pan. Add the cooked udon pasta in an even layer. Give the skillet a gentle shake to distribute the noodles.
Step 5
Don’t touch or toss the noodles for 3 minutes, allowing the bottom to form a crust. Remove the skillet from the heat and toss the noodles until evenly coated in sauce. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve the glazed mandarin orange chicken on top of the stir-fried udon noodles. Drizzle with additional chili oil, and garnish with freshly chopped green onion.