Best 7 Spiced Mandarin Orange Chicken Recipes
Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Spiced Mandarin Orange Chicken, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This dish seamlessly blends the tangy zest of mandarin oranges with an aromatic blend of spices, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy notes. Succulent chicken pieces, marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger, are then coated in a crispy batter and fried until golden brown. The crowning glory of this dish is a vibrant mandarin orange sauce, made with fresh orange juice, zesty orange zest, and a medley of aromatic spices. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, this dish is a delightful fusion of Asian and Western flavors that will leave you craving more.
In addition to the main recipe, we also offer three irresistible variations that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. For those who prefer a milder flavor profile, our Honey Orange Chicken replaces the spicy marinade with a sweet and tangy honey-based mixture. If you're craving a bit of heat, our Szechuan Orange Chicken infuses the dish with the bold flavors of Szechuan peppercorns and chili peppers. And for a vegetarian twist, our Tofu Orange Stir-Fry swaps out the chicken for tender tofu, while still delivering the same explosion of flavors.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be in for a culinary treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. So gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and get ready to embark on a delightful journey of flavors with our Spiced Mandarin Orange Chicken and its delectable variations.
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 DELIGHT
This is a light and easy chicken dish with a brightly-flavored sauce of Mandarin orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, and honey. The chicken is then served with the oranges and topped with slivered almonds and chow mein noodles on a bed of rice. The whole thing takes about 15 minutes to prepare and about 30 minutes to cook, so long as you defrosted the chicken ahead of time. Enjoy!
Provided by Two Socks
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the sauce by combining reserved orange juice with honey, soy sauce, lemon juice,, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Blend well and set aside.
- Combine flour with salt and pepper in a shallow pie pan.
- Set aside.
- Trim off any fat and white veins from chicken breasts and slice each breast into about three strips.
- Dry between double layers of paper towels.
- Heat butter and oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Coat all sides of chicken strips in seasoned flour and brown lightly in skillet.
- Reserve browned pieces on a plate lined with paper towels.
- When all chicken is browned, pour sauce into wok or skillet.
- Place chicken in the sauce and turn to coat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender and white throughout and sauce begins to caramelize on the chicken.
- Turn several times during cooking to coat evenly with sauce.
- Meanwhile, prepare rice.
- When chicken is done, remove from heat and quickly stir in the Mandarin oranges.
- Sprinkle with your chosen garnish and serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 981.2, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 214.1, Sodium 1868.1, Carbohydrate 110.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 29, Protein 74.3
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 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.
ORANGE SPICED CHICKEN
Chicken breasts graced with a holiday flavored marinade of orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, raisins and sugar then baked in the oven. A classic, traditional orange flavored chicken dish with a kick!
Provided by Amanda
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To Marinate: Combine soy sauce, orange juice, sugar, garlic, ginger and raisins in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Mix well, then add chicken and turn to coat. Cover dish or bowl and refrigerate to marinate for 2 to 3 hours, turning once or twice.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour marinade evenly over all.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting often.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 54.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1952.3 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
SPICY MANDARIN ORANGE SAUCE
Make and share this Spicy Mandarin Orange Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Xontar
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Empty only the syrup from the mandarin oranges into a bowl.
- Stir in soy sauce and creole seasoning.
- Pour mixture into sauce pan on medium heat.
- Add corn starch until the mixture thickens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 177.2, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 24.2, Protein 1
ORANGE-SPICED CHICKEN
Five ingredients are all you'll need for this fast and extremely flavorful marinade. With one taste, it'll become your most-requested chicken recipe! -Debra Stevens, Lutz, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the grill for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.
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 be sure to drain them well before using.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- Cook the chicken until it's golden brown: Cook the chicken until it's golden brown and crispy on the outside. This will help to seal in the flavor.
- Use a good quality honey: The honey in this recipe is important for adding sweetness and flavor. Use a good quality honey, such as clover honey or orange blossom honey.
- Serve the chicken immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it's cooked. The chicken will become less crispy if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This Spiced Mandarin Orange Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the mandarin oranges add a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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