Tangerine Chicken is an Asian inspired, low carb, fabulously flavorful chicken dish made with roasted chicken and fresh tangerine juice.The chicken tastes juicy and tender when cooked in gingered tangerine sauce.The sweet tanginess of the tangerines and the umami flavors of the soy sauce enhance the flavor further.
What are Tangerines?
Tangerines, also known as mandarin oranges, are a tasty and refreshing citrus fruit packed with many nutritious compounds, including flavonoids, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate and potassium. These healthful components contribute to the health of all parts of the body, from cell DNA to the bones and heart.
Where do you find Tangerines?
Tangerines are grown in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, and their best seasons are November through January in the United States and North America. Tangerines are smaller than most oranges, peel more easily and are usually less tart or sour in taste than the average orange
What do Tangerines symbolize to the Chinese?
Two of the most common food symbols of the Chinese New Year are tangerines and oranges. Whereas tangerines represent wealth, oranges are a popular symbol of good luck. … Oranges and tangerines are a traditional favorite, though, and can also represent happiness and abundance.
Dreaming of gifting a basket of tangerines to someone indicates your love for that person.
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My first brush with Tangerines
The first time, I ever tasted a Tangerines was when I was expecting my child.Perhaps it was the craving for some tangy sweetness or me spotting the name “Cuties” on the basket of Tangerines, whatever it was I finished almost 15-20 “cuties” in one go that day. They were deliciously sweets & that is the way I will always remember them.
Bright, happy , cheerful little cuties, they get their name from their place of origin; Tangier, Morocco.
How to make Tangerine Chicken?
Since Tangerines are in season and wanting to try something with a sweet tangy taste and also high protein, I tried this Asian inspired recipe of Tangerine chicken. A quick & easy recipe, and deliciously flavorful!
Tangerine Chicken|How to make
1040
kcalIngredients
1 1 whole Chicken cut into small pieces
1 1 big Onion finely sliced
1 1 ‘ Ginger Julienned
7 7 -8 Garlic pods crushed
A pinch Turmeric powder
2 tsp 2 Black pepper powder
1 tsp 1 Chili powder
1/2 cup 1/2 Fresh Tangerine juice
2 tsp 2 Soy sauce
1 tbsp 1 Honey
2 tbsp 2 Rice Vinegar
To taste Salt
2 tbsp 2 Coconut Oil
2 2 Spring onions to garnish
Directions
- Heat oil in a wok, to this add the sliced onions & saute them till light brown.
- Now add the garlic & fry them till the raw smell of garlic disappears .
- Then add the clean & cut chicken pieces & keep stirring till they are half cooked while adding turmeric powder, chili powder , black pepper powder & salt to the mix.Cover with lid & allow the chicken to cook in its own steam.
- Sprinkle ginger juliennes on top of the mix, along with the rice vinegar.
- Now add the tangerine juice to the mix & stir the chicken well so the juice seeps into the chicken well and allow it to cook.
- Next add the soya sauce to the above along with the honey & stir it well together, the gravy slowly starts to thicken & glaze the chicken.Let it cook for a few more minutes.
- Remove from heat & garnish with Spring onions, serve hot with any flat bread or rice.Enjoy a touch of sweet & tartiness in your Tangerine chicken, along with the aromatic spices.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per ServingCalories1040
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 34g 53%
- Saturated Fat 25g 125%
- Cholesterol 1mg 1%
- Sodium 836mg 35%
- Potassium 3808mg 109%
- Total Carbohydrate 179g 60%
- Dietary Fiber 19g 76%
- Sugars 33g
- Protein 19g 38%
- Vitamin A 21%
- Vitamin C 59%
- Calcium 16%
- Iron 33%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
If you are adventurous and are looking for inspiration from global cuisine, do give this dish a try. You can thank me later! Show the ones you love , that you care by cooking them a tangerine chicken dish tonight !