Schezuan Orange Chicken

A little spicy, a little sweet, and really yummy!

3 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 t. grated zest
3/4 c. orange juice
1/2 c. mandarin orange pieces
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/4" slices
salt and pepper
3 Tbsp. oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 t. grated ginger
1/2 t. red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, sliced thin

Whisk hoisin, orange zest, and juice in bowl. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3 minutes. Add red pepper and cook for 2 more minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds. Add sauce and simmer until sauce has thickened (3-5 minutes). Off heat and stir in green onions. Serve over rice.

Adapted from America's Test Kitchen, The Best Simple Recipes