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Mandarin Orange Chicken
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
23 mins
 

A healthier homemade twist on a frozen Trader Joe grocery item favorite.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: healthy chicken recipe, mandarin orange chicken recipe, Trader Joe's recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 5-6 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp. avocado oil
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 3 tbsp. cornstarch
  • zest of one orange
  • dashes of salt
  • dashes of pepper
Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into smaller pieces, season with salt and pepper

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute for about 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through.

  3. While the chicken is cooking, make the orange chicken sauce in a bowl. Then, pour the sauce in with the chicken and stir to combine. It will thicken and coat the chicken. Remove from heat and serve immediately over quinoa or rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if you chose.

Nutrition Facts
Mandarin Orange Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.