Mandarin Chicken Saute
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil ⓘ
- 1/2 cup chicken broth ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey ⓘ
- 6 small orange jelly beans ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ⓘ
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons minced green onions ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish ⓘ
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, then reduce heat to low. Cover and saute for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, combine the broth, vinegar, honey, jelly beans, red pepper flakes, garlic and ginger root. Simmer over medium heat until liquid is reduced by half, then remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Remove jelly beans from sauce; stir in almonds and green onion. Slice reserved chicken and place on a platter. Spoon sauce over the top and garnish with jelly beans and cilantro.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
500
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).