Mandarin Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
17 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Mandarin Chicken Recipe
Description
Mandarin Chicken Recipe combines boneless, skinless chicken breast chunks with a flavorful sauce blending orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. The chicken is first cooked in oil until browned on multiple sides, which helps develop texture and flavor. The sauce mixture is poured over the chicken, brought to a bubble, and then simmered until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the sauce thickens to a shiny coating.
The resulting dish balances savory and sweet notes, featuring a slightly sticky texture from the cornstarch-thickened sauce. The bite-sized chicken pieces remain tender and juicy while the bright citrus element from orange juice adds freshness. Optional garnishes such as sliced green onion and sesame seeds provide subtle contrast in taste and texture.
This Mandarin Chicken can be served hot over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables, making it a practical and adaptable main course from everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast chopped into bite-sized chunks, boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp. canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. water
- 1 tbsp. corn starch
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper ground
- green onion sesame seeds, sliced, optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and the chicken. Stir the chicken to coat it in the oil. Let the chunks of chicken cook until they start to brown on a couple of sides, stirring occasionally (about 5-7 minutes).
- In the meantime, add the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, corn starch, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir or whisk until well combined and corn starch is dissolved.
- Pour the sauce over the browned chicken and stir to coat. Once sauce has come to a bubble, reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the chicken and sauce simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot. Sprinkle with optional green onions and/or sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.1g | 5% |
| Protein | 28.9g | 58% |
| Fat | 6.6g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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