SOY SAUCE IN MANDARIN RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
• In a 10-inch skillet, combine chicken cubes, broth, soy sauce and Worcestershire.
• Heat to boiling over medium heat; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is fork-tender (about 10-15 minutes).
• With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from broth and let cool slightly.
• Place spinach leaves in a colander.
• Pour boiling water over leaves.
• Drain and set aside to cool.
• Place a cube of chicken at stem end of a spinach leaf and wrap leaf around chicken so that chicken still shows on sides.
• Secure end of leaf with a wooden pick.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• (Recipe can be prepared up to this point one day ahead.) To serve, place one mandarin orange at the end of each wooden pick.
• Serve with Curry Mayonnaise Dip (recipe follows).
• Curry Mayonnaise Dip: Blend all ingredients and refrigerate to allow flavors to mature.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the water, ketchup, brown sugar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, mustard, salt, garlic powder, ginger and pepper. Pour half into another large bowl or dish; add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Place chicken in a 4 or 5-qt. slow cooker; add reserved marinade. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until chicken juices run clear., Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the oranges, green pepper and olives if desired. Serve with chicken and rice.