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Mandarin Chicken

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. Set a wok or large skillet with tall sides over medium-high heat. When hot, add the olive oil and sesame oil.
  2. 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).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and zest, soy sauce, water, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add the sauce to the chicken. Fold to combine.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.