Mandarin Chicken
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Inspired by Chinese takeout, this Mandarin Chicken features tender bites of chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet and savory sauce. It's an easy chicken recipe that's ready in 30 minutes - your family will love it!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces and patted dry with paper towel
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional (add more if you like)
- Sliced green onion and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Set a wok or large skillet with tall sides over medium-high heat. When hot, add the olive oil and sesame oil.
- Once oil starts to shimmer, carefully add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle the chicken fairly generously salt & pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or just until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside (it will not be fully cooked on the inside).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and zest, soy sauce, water, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the sauce to the chicken. Fold to combine.
- Cook the chicken for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened into a glaze and the internal temperature of the chicken registers 165° F. If the sauce is darkening too quickly, reduce the heat a bit more.
- Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, and enjoy hot.
Notes
- This recipe makes enough for 2 larger portions or 4 small portions.
- If the sauce is thinner than you'd like: Remove 2 tablespoons of the sauce to a small bowl or cup and whisk in 2 teaspoons of cornstarch to create a slurry. Then drizzle the slurry back into the skillet, whisking it into the bubbling sauce. Let the sauce cook for another minute or 2, until thickened.
- If the sauce is thicker than you'd like: Whisk in some water or more freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tablespoons at a time, until the sauce is to your desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
962mg
(40%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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