Mandarin Chicken

Inspired by a popular takeout dish, this tangy Mandarin chicken recipe is so simple, but so delicious. Bite-sized pieces of juicy chicken glazed in a mixture of orange juice, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Serve over white rice or cauliflower rice for a perfect meal.

Prep: 15

Cook: 20

Total: 35

Yield:4

Equipment

Small bowl
whisk
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Large skillet

Ingredients

¼ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
3 tablespoons brown sugar or Brown Swerve
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1-inch long piece ginger grated
½ tablespoon cornstarch
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3-4 chicken breasts depending on size
2 tablespoons avocado oil
green onions optional, for topping
sesame seeds optional, for topping
white rice or cauliflower rice optional, for serving

Instructions

In small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until combined and smooth. Set aside.
Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add chicken to skillet, being careful not to overcrowd. Work in batches as needed. Cook chicken until browned on both sides, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. If working in batches, remove browned chicken and repeat until all chicken has been browned.
Return all chicken to skillet and pour sauce over. Stir to distribute. When sauce begins to bubble, reduce heat to low. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens.
Serve over white rice (or cauliflower rice) with green onions and sesame seeds (optional).

Notes

Make it Gluten Free: Use a gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos.
Make it Reduce Sugar: Use an orange juice with reduced or no added sugar. Swap the brown sugar out for Brown Swerve.
Storage: Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, until heated through.

Recipe yields approximately 4 servings of chicken and sauce. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including toppings or rice. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 4. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition

Recipe By:Jasmine Comer