Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Irresistible Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe You’ll Love to Make. This delightful dish combines the sweetness of freshly squeezed mandarin orange juice with tender chicken, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this quick and easy recipe is adaptable to various dietary needs while still delivering on flavor. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can have a delicious dinner ready in no time. Serve it alongside fluffy jasmine rice or fresh vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 0.5 cup freshly squeezed mandarin orange juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mandarin juice, garlic, and brown sugar.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook marinated chicken for about 10 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg