Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Mandarin Orange Chicken, a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. Crafted with fresh mandarin orange juice, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special family dinners. With its vibrant flavor profile and nutritious ingredients, this chicken dish promises to impress your loved ones while supporting your healthy eating goals. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a delicious 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
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together soy sauce, mandarin orange juice, minced garlic, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Marinate bite-sized chicken pieces in the mixture for at least 15 minutes while preheating your skillet.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add marinated chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on one side before flipping.
- Pour any remaining marinade into the skillet and reduce heat to medium; cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg