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Juicy chicken in a tangy Mandarin sauce, garnished with scallions and served with rice.
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4.89 from 9 votes

Chinese Mandarin Chicken

This Chinese Mandarin Chicken is a healthy, homemade dish with tender, juicy chicken breast slices in a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet soy-based sauce. Skip mall takeout and enjoy this quick, flavorful meal with simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese Recipes
Keyword: Chinese Mandarin Chicken
Servings: 4 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
  • oil for pan-frying
  • scallion chopped , for garnishing

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 slices ginger peeled

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet and pan-fry the chicken on both sides until cooked through. You can also grill the chicken or use a cast-iron grill pan. Allow to cool, then slice into pieces and set aside.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sauce slightly thickens. Discard the ginger slices.
  • Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and garnish with scallions. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg