Mandarin Chicken – 2.5-Qt. Pressure Cooker

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 8
Mandarin Chicken recipe for a quick and delicious meal
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

27 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups reduced sodium low-fat homemade chicken stock or 2 cups reduced sodium low-fat chicken broth ( 500 mL )
1 onion , cut into thin wedges
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 can mandarin oranges , drained
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
8 ounces Chinese wheat noodles , cooked
fresh ground black pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
440
Sugar
18g
Fat
6g
Mandarin Chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish that is known for its sweet and savory flavors. This recipe uses a pressure cooker to make a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The mandarin oranges and honey add a natural sweetness to the dish, while the low sodium soy sauce and tarragon balance it out with savory flavors. The result is a delicious chicken and noodle dish that is sure to satisfy all cravings. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make, making it a great option for those who are short on time.

Instructions

1.Add chicken, balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, onion, tarragon, mandarin oranges, honey and low sodium soy sauce to the pressure cooker.
2.Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes, then let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes.
3.In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water together to make a slurry.
4.Set pressure cooker to sauté mode and stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until sauce has thickened.
5.Serve over Chinese wheat noodles and sprinkle with black pepper to taste.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make in the pressure cooker, perfect for a weeknight meal!
The flavors of the mandarin oranges and honey make for a sweet and tangy sauce that pairs perfectly with the chicken and noodles.

Using a pressure cooker makes this recipe a healthier alternative to deep-fried or breaded chicken.

CONS

This recipe contains a high amount of sodium, so it may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

Some may find the mixture of sweet and savory flavors to be too intense.

Not suitable for those with a gluten intolerance as wheat noodles are used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is low in fat, making it a healthy option for a meal.
Mandarin oranges are rich in vitamin C, which is important for a healthy immune system.
The tarragon in this recipe has been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation.

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