Mandarin Chicken Saute

Name: Mandarin Chicken Saute
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese, Fusion
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Chicken Broth; 1 tsp Fresh Cilantro; 0.5 tsp Fresh Ginger; 2 tbsp Green Onion; 1 tbsp Honey; 6 whole Jelly Beans; 1 clove Minced Garlic; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar; 1 tbsp Sesame Oil; 2 tbsp Sliced Almonds; 4 whole Whole Chicken

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳Fusion High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

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

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.