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title: Honey Mandarin Chicken & Asparagus Stir-Fry
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/honey-mandarin-chicken-and-asparagus-stir-fry-68dd3cd1396adcc61a3ea408
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Soy, Wheat, Tree Nuts, Milk]
tags: [Quick, Easy Prep, Protein Smart, Stir Fry, Chicken]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 100
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Sweet and spicy sauce pairs perfectly with tender chicken
  - theme: Convenience
    text: Quick 20-minute weeknight dinner that's easy to prep
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/honey-mandarin-chicken-asparagus-stir-fry.avif"
---
In a #small pot{}, combine @jasmine rice{½%cup}, ¾%cup water, and a pinch of @salt{}. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, ~{15%minutes} to ~{18%minutes}.

While rice cooks, wash and dry all produce. Place @honey{2%tbsp} in a small bowl with enough hot water to cover to warm it. Halve @mandarin orange{1%unit}; squeeze juice from both halves into a separate small bowl. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{2%unit}, separating whites from greens. Halve, core, and thinly slice @long green pepper{1%unit} into strips. Trim tough ends from @asparagus{6%spears} and cut into 1-inch pieces.

Open package of @diced skinless dark meat chicken{10%oz} and drain off excess liquid. In a #medium bowl{}, combine chicken, @cornstarch{1%tbsp}, @garlic powder{1%tsp}, a pinch of salt, and @black pepper{½%tsp}. Toss until evenly coated.

Once rice is done, stir in @butter{½%tbsp}; fluff with a fork. Keep warm.

In a #large pan{}, heat @cooking oil{1%tbsp} over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned ~{6%minutes}. Stir in green pepper and asparagus; cook until tender-crisp ~{3%minutes}.

Meanwhile, whisk together mandarin orange juice, @soy sauce{2%tbsp}, @ketchup{2%tbsp}, warmed honey, @sriracha{1%tsp}, and 2%tbsp water until smooth. Pour sauce into the pan with chicken and vegetables. Simmer until thickened and glossy ~{2%minutes}.

Divide rice between bowls. Top with the stir-fry, @sliced almonds{1%tbsp}, and scallion greens. Serve immediately.