Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our Mandarin Chicken recipes, a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the classic Mandarin Chicken recipe, a beloved dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a vibrant orange sauce, stir-fried with bell peppers and onions. For a healthier option, try our Air Fryer Mandarin Chicken, which delivers crispy chicken coated in a delectable homemade Mandarin sauce without the added oil. If you're short on time, our Easy Mandarin Chicken recipe is your go-to choice, offering a quick and flavorful meal with a simplified sauce made from pantry staples. And for those who love their Mandarin Chicken with a bit of a kick, our Spicy Mandarin Chicken recipe packs a punch with the addition of chili peppers and Sriracha sauce. Whichever recipe you choose, be prepared to be amazed by the explosion of flavors in every bite.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN
A pretty and tasty dish that's easy and quick! Serve with rice.
Provided by Tammie Bickar
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place flour in a small bowl. Dredge chicken in the flour to lightly coat.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute the chicken breasts until no longer pink and juices run clear. Set aside, and keep warm.
- Stir hoisin sauce and orange juice into the skillet, and scrape up the browned bits. Mix in mandarin oranges, green onions, and cashews, Return chicken to the skillet. Continue cooking until all ingredients are heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 84.3 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 518.6 mg, Sugar 14.8 g
MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN SALAD
My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and salt and switched to light soy sauce. Sometimes I substitute toasted sesame seeds for the nuts. -Renee Heimerl, Oakfield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine chicken and teriyaki sauce. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, chicken, oranges, carrot, almonds and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN
In Washington Court House, Ohio, Clara Coulston jazzes up meals with this mouthwatering recipe. She simply treats juicy chicken breasts to a tangy sauce, featuring plenty of citrus flavor.-Ms. Clara M. Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides., Combine the orange juice, marmalade, mustard and rosemary; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 5-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and sauce is thickened. Stir in oranges and orange zest. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MANDARIN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
I had this at a party and couldn't get it off my mind. It's a fruity Asian chicken salad that even my family's picky eaters enjoy. I bake my own chicken for more flavor, which adds to the prep time, but pre-cooked or canned chicken will also work just fine.
Provided by KATRINP
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 53m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the dressing, whisk together the ginger root, rice vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup mix, sugar, and garlic until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse under cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl.
- To make the salad, toss the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, carrot, spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken, and almonds with the pasta. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, and toss again to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 357.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
CHICKEN AND MANDARIN ORANGES
"I created this recipe after my husband and I moved to Wisconsin from sunny Florida," writes Mary Rogers or Greendale. "The citrus flavor certainly brings back lots of warm memories of our former home."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, ginger and pepper. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil for 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken to plate and keep warm., Reduce heat to medium-low. Drain oranges, reserving juice. Stir juice, onion and red pepper flakes into skillet. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Place chicken over rice; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for about 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Add mandarin oranges; heat through. Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD
The crispy and fruity chicken salad is refreshing served for lunch, dinner or a potluck supper-either warm or cold. For an easy change of pace, I suggest using a bottled salad dressing.-Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a skillet, combine chicken, water, vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, soy sauce and bouillon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is tender and liquid has evaporated. , Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, onion and remaining oil until blended. Arrange salad greens on a platter. Top with oranges, chicken mixture and chow mein noodles. Sprinkle with green onion and almonds. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 34g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1020mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
MANDARIN CHICKEN
This is very similar to the Mandarin chicken served in the malls, except I use white meat chicken. Boneless chicken thighs are what the restaurant uses. It's quick, easy and delicious. Sometimes I'll make this, then a quick trip to the local Chinese take-out for vegetable lo mein and eggrolls for a cheap, tasty Chinese meal that's almost homemade. You'll be amazed at how authentic this tastes! *Note: I have adjusted the amount of sugar to reflect comments written in reviews. If you like it sweet, use the full 2/3 cup.
Provided by msboogie
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray chicken breasts with vegetable oil spray.
- Grill chicken breasts 4-6 minutes per side or until done (chicken should be brown in spots).
- Chop chicken into bite size pieces, set aside.
- Combine sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic and ginger in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium until sugar is dissolved, stirring often.
- Bring to boil.
- Combine cornstarch and water.
- Add to sauce pan, stirring often.
- Reduce heat and simmer 4-6 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Pour chicken into a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Heat until chicken sizzles, then reduce heat and pour sauce over the chicken.
- Heat through.
- Serve over white rice.
EASY MANDARIN CHICKEN
Make and share this Easy Mandarin Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lambkyns
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix juice from Mandarin oranges, garlic powder and honey.
- Place chicken breasts in casserole dish.
- Pour orange/honey mixture over chicken.
- Top with the mandarin oranges.
- Bake uncovered at 350 for 40 minutes (turning after the first 20 minutes).
- If desired: the chicken may be removed (kept warm) and the juices thickened with cornstarch.
MANDARIN CHICKEN
Prompted by a visit from my husband's orange-loving grandmother (she spends winters in Florida), I planned an orangy dinner. Even the main dish fit the theme, with mandarin oranges and orange juice in this savory chicken and rice bake. -Susan West North Grafton, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread rice in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Top with chicken and mushrooms. Pour orange juice and broth over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender. Garnish with oranges, paprika and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN TOSSED SALAD
From Light & Tasty magazine...submitted by R. Heimerl. I love - just love - this salad! I've served it many times for lunch buddies! The dressing is what makes this dish! I hope you enjoy it too! **Time: allow 1-2 hours of time to marinate chicken and then afterwards another 1-2 hours to chill chicken after cooking. I like to cook the chicken the day before so the salad itself is easy to throw together.***
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a zippered plastic bag (gallon size), combine the chicken and teriyaki sauce. Seal the bag, turn to coat and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to marinate.
- Drain and throw away the marinade and place chicken cubes into a large skillet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes over a medium-med. high heat, stirring often until it is cooked through (180 degrees F).
- Refrigerate chicken until chilled (about 2 more hours).
- In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients along with the prepared chicken.
- In a large jar with a tight lid, combine the dressing ingredients and shake well.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss salad to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 456.5, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 21.3, Protein 32
MANDARIN CHICKEN SAUTE
I used my leftover jelly beans in this creative main dish featuring oriental flavors. Quick and easy, it's delicious too.
Provided by Roxanne E Chan
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, then reduce heat to low. Cover and saute for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, combine the broth, vinegar, honey, jelly beans, red pepper flakes, garlic and ginger root. Simmer over medium heat until liquid is reduced by half, then remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Remove jelly beans from sauce; stir in almonds and green onion. Slice reserved chicken and place on a platter. Spoon sauce over the top and garnish with jelly beans and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 174.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
Make and share this Chicken, Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, mandarin oranges, chicken, onion and pecans.
- In a small bowl, combine dressing and 1/2 cup avocado cubes. Mash and blend into dressing. Add remaining avocado cubes and dressing to salad. Toss and serve.
MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD
Who needs a restaurant when you can have a great homemade Asian-inspired salad on the table in 30 minutes? Try chopsticks tonight.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place Bisquick mix, sesame seed and ginger in 1-gallon resealable plastic food-storage bag; mix well. In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce and oil. Coat chicken pieces with oil mixture.
- Shake about 6 chicken pieces at a time in bag of Bisquick mixture until coated. Shake off any extra mixture. Place chicken pieces in single layer on cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix salad mix, orange segments and pea pods. Top with warm chicken pieces and drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
MANDARIN CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Fruits and pea pods provide a simple addition to this hearty stir-fried chicken that's ready in 30 minutes. Perfect if you love Asian cuisine.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix vinegar, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, red pepper, reserved orange syrup and pineapple juice in small bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, gingerroot and garlic; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in soy sauce mixture. Heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in pea pods, onions and pineapple; heat through. Fold in orange segments. Serve over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg
STRAWBERRY MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD
I made fruity chicken salad for a food-preserving class, and it was a tasty triumph. It's crispy, crunchy, healthy and refreshing and pairs well with garlic bread and iced tea. -Betty Henagin, Medford, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook chicken in drippings 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; cut into bite-size pieces., Place lettuces on a large serving platter. Arrange chicken, oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, avocados, croutons, green onions, cheese and bacon over lettuce. Serve with salad dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES
Iceberg lettuce holds up well and doesn't wilt or get soggy, even after being tossed with the dressing.
Provided by LMillerRN
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
- Combine lettuce and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
CHICKEN WITH MANDARIN SALSA
When I have some leftover veggies, I dress the salsa up a little with some diced green onions and bell peppers. If you like a spicier sauce, add cayenne pepper to the skillet. -Aysha Shurman, Ammon, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain oranges, reserving 1/4 cup juice. For salsa, in a large bowl, combine oranges, pecans, onion and cilantro., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in reserved juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Top with salsa; serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD
From Southern Living Cookbook 1987 The caption beside the photo says: "Mandarin Chicken Salad is a blend of the traditional chicken salad ingredients with fruits and nuts. It's fancy enough for company."
Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- I recommend baked chicken for the salad. Heat oven to 350 degrees - sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, then after it's cooled a bit, chop chicken and sprinkle with olive oil (if I have chicken with skin, I skip the oil). Bake until done then after it's cooled a bit, chop chicken.
- After you have cooked the chicken, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir well. Cover and chill.
- Add mayonnaise, grapes, oranges, and almonds to chicken mixture; toss well. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with additional orange slices and grape clusters, if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN
Roasted chicken breast halves basted with orange juice and wine, and cooked with mandarin segments and green seedless grapes. Just y-u-m-m-y for those who love citrus flavourings. I've only made this once, but I intend to experiment by varying the citrus flavourings: by substituting some or all of the orange juice for lemon or lime juice, or a blending of several citrus juices. And knowing how well rum blends with orange juice, I have considered using rum next time in place of the wine. That would make it even more of a dinner party dish! Adapted from a truly terrific book (when it comes to recipe books, I rate as 'terrific' a book in which LOTS of the recipes appeal to me, AFTER I've purchased the book, not just one or two) Rodale's "Terrific Chicken: 100 Great Meals in Minutes". Not all one hundred appeal to me but I've so far found several that I'm really glad to have found, and that I'll certainly be making again, and there are several others that I look forward to making. This recipe was from a section called 'Weekend Fare'. I do hope that other citrus lovers enjoy this recipe.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Stir the wine, thawed orange juice concentrate, marmelade and ginger together in a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Add the chicken, turning once or twice so that both sides are well-coated.
- Place the baking pan in the oven and bake the chicken, basting occasionally with the pan juices, for 35 minutes or until the juices run clear.
- During the last 5 minutes of baking, add the mandarin orange segments and the grapes.
- Serve over rice or noodles, with your favourite side dish or salad.
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MANDARIN ORANGE SALSA
Chicken with a pepped up citrus salsa. Easy and quick to prepare as well as low fat and delicious! Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.
Provided by Marie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat gas grill.
- In medium bowl, combine all salsa ingredients and mix well.
- Brush oil over both sides of chicken.
- Mix together salt, pepper and cayenne and sprinkle over chicken.
- Place chicken on grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once.
- Place on plates and serve salsa over chicken.
Tips:
- Use fresh mandarin oranges: Fresh mandarin oranges provide the best flavor for this dish. If you can't find fresh mandarin oranges, you can use canned mandarin oranges, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts can easily become dry and tough if overcooked. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Use a good quality soy sauce: Soy sauce is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality soy sauce. Look for a soy sauce that is labeled "brewed" or "naturally fermented." These soy sauces have a richer flavor than soy sauces that are made with chemicals.
- Add some heat: If you like spicy food, you can add some heat to this dish by adding a teaspoon or two of Sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Serve with rice: Mandarin chicken is traditionally served with rice. You can use white rice, brown rice, or even cauliflower rice.
Conclusion:
Mandarin chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give mandarin chicken a try.
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