Best Crispy Mandarin Chicken Recipes

CRISPY MANDARIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine the egg white, 2 T's cornstarch, and soy sauce.
• Whisk well.
• Add chicken pieces.
• Toss well to coat, set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl combine the bisquik, water and sesame seeds.
• Mix well.
• Add to chicken mixture, stirring well to coat.
• In a large, deep skillet heat oil, or plug in your deep fryer.
• Combine mandarin juice and enough water to make 1 and 1/4 cups.
• Pour into a large skillet and bring to a boil.
• Add carrots.
• Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cook for 3 minutes.
• Add peppers and onions.
• Cook 1 minute.
• Combine ketchup, sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and bouillon granules,, mixing well.
• Stir into vegetable mixture.
• Stir well and remove from heat.
• Cook chicken pieces in batches, drain on paper towels.
• When chicken is cooked, heat vegetable mixture, allow to thicken then add chicken.
• Serve over hot rice.
• I like this over a spinach and mushroom salad-the heat wilts the spinach "just right".
• Serves 4.

CRISPY MANDARIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken pat dry. Cut into 3/4-inch wide strips.Combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey and garlic in 9-inch square glass dish. Add chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate 45 minutes, turning once.Heat oil in deep fryer on medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade. Reserve marinade. Coat chicken with 1 cup cornstarch. Fry in hot oil about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and no longer pink in center, reducing heat if necessary. Drain on paper towels.Drain syrup from oranges into medium saucepan. Add reserved marinade, vinegar and ginger. Simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Combine water and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Stir into saucepan. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in oranges. Spoon over chicken.