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Two plates, each with a bed of rice, topped with crispy mandarin chicken.
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Mandarin Chicken {Super Crispy!}

This Mandarin Chicken is a healthier take on your favourite takeout dish - it has the most delicious sauce ever!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 586kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts diced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Mandarin sauce

  • 1 orange juiced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sriracha

Rice

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Add rice, butter, salt and water to a rice cooker or pot on the stove and cook until liquid has absorbed.
  • Add eggs to a bowl, then mix cornstarch and flour together in another large bowl. Dredge chicken in egg mixture, then toss in flour mixture.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add sunflower oil. When lightly smoking, add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Add chicken to a paper-towel lined plate to drain oil. Season with salt and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk orange juice and cornstarch together in a large bowl until there are no lumps. Mix in hoisin sauce, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic and sriracha, stirring until well combined. Microwave, covered, for 1 minute until sauce thickens.
  • Toss cooked chicken in the bowl with the sauce, then divide cooked rice among plates. Top with chicken, garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Serve your mandarin chicken with brown rice for a healthier option.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a pan on the stovetop or in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat as normal.

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg