Spicy Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Mandarin Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can Mandarin Oranges; 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, Divided; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 1/4 cups Water; 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 4 pieces Boneless Chicken (breasts Work Best); 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 cups Cooked Rice

Servings: persons

1 can Mandarin Oranges
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, Divided
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 Tablespoons Sugar
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1/4 cups Water
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
4 pieces Boneless Chicken (breasts Work Best)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 cups Cooked Rice

1
In a skillet, heat olive oil.
2
Place chicken in the skillet and dust with onion powder, garlic powder and half of the red pepper.
3
Open the mandarin oranges and drain, reserving the juice; squish the juice from three to four slices over each piece of chicken and then smear the pulp on the chicken.
4
Cook chicken until juices run clear, turning once and repeating the coating with the mandarin orange liquid and pulp.
5
Combine mandarin orange juice, water, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch and the rest of the red pepper.
6
Pulverize approximately half of the remaining mandarin orange slices and add.
7
Heat over med-high heat until thickened.
8
Taste and add more red pepper if you desire more of a kick.
9
Divide cooked rice into four servings.
10
Spoon a couple of tablespoons of sauce over each portion of rice.
11
Slice chicken and place on top of rice.
12
Drizzle with desired amount of sauce.
13
Top with a few of the remaining slices of mandarin oranges.

1025

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can Mandarin Oranges, 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, Divided, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy Mandarin Orange 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.

Spicy Mandarin Orange Chicken

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