Mandarin Chicken Saute
Mandarin Chicken Saute pairs tender, pan-seared chicken with a lively sweet-tart glaze that hints at citrus candy, mellowed by broth and brightened with rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. A touch of heat keeps it balanced, while toasted almonds, green onion, and cilantro add crunch and freshness. It’s a fun weeknight dish that feels special enough for casual entertaining.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mandarin Chicken Saute, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes, then lower the heat to low. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep it warm.
- 2
In the same skillet, mix the broth, vinegar, honey, jelly beans, red pepper flakes, garlic, and ginger root. Simmer over medium heat until the liquid is reduced by half, then take it off the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the jelly beans from the sauce; stir in the almonds and green onion. Slice the reserved chicken and arrange it on a platter. Spoon the sauce over the top and garnish with the jelly beans and cilantro.
- Calories 1998.69 kcal High 100%
- Protein 381.08 g Good Source 762%
- Carbohydrate 13.77 g 5%
- Total Fat 48.33 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1274.22 mg High 425%
- Sodium 3487.25 mg High 152%
- Dietary Fiber 0.97 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 5.56 g --
- Added Sugars 1.21 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 15.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 81.19 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 8.22 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mandarin Chicken Saute is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 1998.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mandarin Chicken Saute made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Honey. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mandarin Chicken Saute?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1998.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mandarin Chicken Saute easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mandarin Chicken Saute healthy?
- Mandarin Chicken Saute has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 1998.69 calories and 381.08 g of protein, or 762% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3487.25 mg (152% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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