Chicken with Mandarin Oranges
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Chicken with Mandarin Oranges recipe, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are simmered in a luscious glaze made from mandarin orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of fresh ginger, creating a sauce that’s both tangy and aromatic. Juicy mandarin orange segments add bursts of sweetness, while garlic and green onion provide depth and a zesty finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is ideal for a quick, wholesome meal and pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or steamed vegetables. Discover how this easy yet impressive recipe can dazzle your taste buds and brighten your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments (canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup mandarin orange juice (reserved from can or fresh)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the reserved mandarin orange juice, soy sauce, and honey to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly stir this mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
Add the mandarin orange segments to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of cooking to warm them through without breaking apart.
Remove the chicken from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
Serve warm with the sauce spooned over the top. This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 666 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.3 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 597 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
