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Mandarin Chicken Recipe
5 from 15 votes

Mandarin Chicken Recipe

Mandarin Chicken Recipe features bite-sized chicken pieces cooked in a glossy sauce made from orange juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. The sauce is thickened with cornstarch, creating a slightly sweet and savory glaze that coats the chicken. Cooking the chicken until browned before simmering in the sauce develops a tender texture and melded flavors. Optional toppings like green onion and sesame seeds add a mild crunch and fresh finish. This dish works well as a main course served with rice or steamed vegetables.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese, American

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

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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve hot. Sprinkle with optional green onions and/or sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% 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.