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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (160g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 246
Calories from Fat 37 (15%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 4.2g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 1044mg 43%
Potassium 196mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 37.3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
Sugars 33.7g
Protein 15.6g 31%

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Mandarin Chicken

Recipe #63802 | 40 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: msboogie
Jun 5, 2003

This is very similar to the Mandarin chicken served in the malls, except I use white meat chicken. Boneless chicken thighs are what the restaurant uses. It's quick, easy and delicious. Sometimes I'll make this, then a quick trip to the local Chinese take-out for vegetable lo mein and eggrolls for a cheap, tasty Chinese meal that's almost homemade. You'll be amazed at how authentic this tastes! *Note: I have adjusted the amount of sugar to reflect comments written in reviews. If you like it sweet, use the full 2/3 cup.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Spray chicken breasts with vegetable oil spray.
  2. 2
    Grill chicken breasts 4-6 minutes per side or until done (chicken should be brown in spots).
  3. 3
    Chop chicken into bite size pieces, set aside.
  4. 4
    Combine sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic and ginger in a small saucepan.
  5. 5
    Heat over medium until sugar is dissolved, stirring often.
  6. 6
    Bring to boil.
  7. 7
    Combine cornstarch and water.
  8. 8
    Add to sauce pan, stirring often.
  9. 9
    Reduce heat and simmer 4-6 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  10. 10
    Pour chicken into a large frying pan over medium heat.
  11. 11
    Heat until chicken sizzles, then reduce heat and pour sauce over the chicken.
  12. 12
    Heat through.
  13. 13
    Serve over white rice.

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From: Chef #962372

On Sep 30, 2008

This recipe is sooo yummy; My 7 year-old son LOVES IT! Tastes just like Panda Express. I modified the sugar a bit though, finding that 1/4 C was plenty! Thanks again, this recipe is a staple in my house now!!!!

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  • From: Leslie P.

    On Jul 10, 2008

    Recipe has a lot of sugar but it tastes good. I'll make it again.

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  • From: Mares C.

    On May 13, 2005

    OH MYGAWD!A Zillion Stars!!This is the very recipe I've been craving!!! Tastes just like the Panda Express gourmet Chinese food!I 've test driven this recipe 3 times...and "tinkered" a bit...much to the delight of DH,Picky Grandsons, and lucky neighbors. For us, all white meat wasa little too dry(really super quick though!)...I used drumsticks & plucked the meat off...but the very best yet was using a whole chicken simmered,skinned and de-boned, and doubling up on the sauce.Takes a little longer, but the results are Sooooo Good. Thank You, thank You!!

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  • From: SouthernIrishMom21

    On Apr 27, 2006

    WONDERFUL!!! Really easy to make. Tasted just like Panda Express. The family loved it, and my hubby asked me to make some more for him to take to work for lunch the next day. Usually he buys fast food. Two thumbs up!

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