Mandarin Orange Chicken

[VickiLynn]

I made this for the first time for Sunday lunch and my husband said it was a "keeper.  Enjoy.

1 large can juice-sweetened mandarin oranges
1/2 cup Polaner orange marmalade
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy cause
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size cubes
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained
4 scallions or green onions, thinly sliced

Drain mandarin oranges reserving 1/2 cup of the juice. In a medium bowl, mix together the reserved juice, marmalade, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, cornstarch, garlic pwder, ginger, and red pepper flakes until combined. Stir in chicken.

Transfer to a 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap, and microwave on high 3 minutes. Uncover and stir in bell pepper and water chestnuts. Replace plastic wrap, microwave on high 4 - 5 minutes. Remove plastic wrap, stir in scallions; replace wrap and let stand 3 minutes. Stir in mandarin oranges,

[Saved4Life]

This sounds so good..I can't wait to make it!

Thanks for sharing 

Doreen

[Joyful Friend]

Thanks, Vivky Lynn.  It does sound easy and delicious.   JF

[jopaul]

I actually have all of the ingredients for this on hand. I love when that happens. This will be my dinner for tonight. I'm currently at work. The dinner mystery has been solved. Have a wonderful day!
Tina

[tres]

Made this yesterday and thought it was pretty good.  I think it would be good for when I'm craving Chinese food.
Tres