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Easy Chinese Cuisine: Tangerine Peel Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Chicken, Easy Recipes, Poultry
Cuisine China
Servings 2
Calories 309.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boned chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • #Seasoning#
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsps sugar
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tsps light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice wine or dry sherry
  • 2 tsps malt vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsps cornstarch
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1-2 red or green chilies, chopped
  • 1/2 inch fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 inches dried tangerine peel, coarsely ground or crumbled
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • #Sauce#
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1-2 tbsps water or stock

Instructions
 

  • #An exotic mixture of flavors blends perfectly in this delicious chicken dish.# Mix the chicken pieces with the seasoning ingredients and stir well. Leave to marinate for 10-15 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces and reserve the marinade.
  • Heat wok and add the oil for deep frying. Once it starts to smoke add the chicken pieces and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden. Drain chicken on paper towels.
  • Pour off the oil, leaving 1 tbsp oil in the wok, and stir-fry the chilies, ginger, tangerine peel and onions for 2-3 minutes. When they begin to color add the chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Mix the reserved marinade with the sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is tender. Serve immediately
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Keyword Chicken recipes, Chilli