Mandarin Orange Chicken

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Chicken breast fillets - 500 grams (about 1 pound)
2. Mandarin oranges - 3-4 (or canned mandarin oranges)
3. Rice flour or cornstarch - 1/2 cup
4. Oil for frying - enough to cover chicken pieces
5. Salt and pepper - to taste
6. Sugar - 2 tablespoons
7. Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
8. Ginger - 1 tablespoon, chopped
9. Green onions - 2, chopped

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cut chicken into small pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge chicken pieces in rice flour or cornstarch.
3. Heat enough oil in a pan for deep frying. Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In a separate pan, add a little oil and heat. Add ginger and green onions, and stir for a minute.
5. Pour in the mandarin oranges (fresh or canned), sugar, and soy sauce. Stir fry until well combined and heated through.
6. Add the fried chicken pieces to the orange mixture and toss gently to coat the chicken with the orange sauce.
7. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Approx. 400 per serving (based on chicken breast fillets and estimated oil usage)
• Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat: See detailed nutritional chart for accurate values.

Dish Characteristics:

• Colorful and appetizing dish with a sweet and sour orange flavor.
• The combination of fried chicken with a citrusy sauce is a popular American dish that combines both traditional and modern flavors.
• Ideal for all occasions, especially family gatherings or casual dining.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was delicious! The combination of sweet and sour flavors was perfect."
2. "I loved the crispiness of the chicken paired with the citrusy sauce."
3. "A great dish for a family dinner, everyone loved it!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful when handling hot oil for frying to avoid splashes or burns.
• Use fresh mandarin oranges if possible for the best flavor. If not available, canned mandarin oranges can be used as a substitute.
• Adjust the amount of sugar and soy sauce according to personal preference for a balance of flavors.