Mandarin Chicken Recipe

Name: Mandarin Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 small can mandarin oranges, undrained; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 tsp. prepared mustard; 3 Tbsp. ketchup; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/16 tsp. ground cloves

Servings: persons

1
Rinse, pat and dry chicken. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
2
Add chicken.
3
Cook 2-3 minutes on both sides.
4
Drain oranges and save juice. Set oranges aside.
5
Mix orange juice and remaining ingredients.
6
Stir well and pour over chicken.
7
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
8
Add oranges and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until tender.
9
Serve over rice.
10
Yields 4 servings.

286

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 small can mandarin oranges, undrained, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Mandarin Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mandarin Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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