If you're looking for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, chicken with mandarin salsa is a great option. The dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The combination of chicken, mandarin oranges, and fresh herbs creates a delicious and refreshing meal that is perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MANDARIN ORANGE SALSA
Chicken with a pepped up citrus salsa. Easy and quick to prepare as well as low fat and delicious! Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.
Provided by Marie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat gas grill.
- In medium bowl, combine all salsa ingredients and mix well.
- Brush oil over both sides of chicken.
- Mix together salt, pepper and cayenne and sprinkle over chicken.
- Place chicken on grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once.
- Place on plates and serve salsa over chicken.
MARINATED CHICKEN WITH SALSA
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove all fat from the chicken breast halves and pound them slightly. In a mixing bowl combine the lime zest and juice and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes. Coat the chicken with this mixture, and transfer it to a zippered plastic bags. Press out all the air and refrigerate until ready to grill. Make the salsa. Over a mixing bowl, grate 1 teaspoon of the orange zest. Peel away the skin and white pith from the oranges. Over the bowl with the zest, cut between the membranes of the oranges to release their sections, and combine them with the zest. Squeeze remaining juice from the membranes over the orange sections and stir in the pepper, chives, olive oil, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste and a pinch of dried red pepper flakes, if you wish. When ready to eat, lightly oil a grill or broiler pan. Remove the chicken and arrange on the rack and grill or broil for about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Remove to a plate (grill the eggplant next) and serve at room temperature with the salsa.
CHICKEN WITH MANDARIN SALSA
When I have some leftover veggies, I dress the salsa up a little with some diced green onions and bell peppers. If you like a spicier sauce, add cayenne pepper to the skillet. -Aysha Shurman, Ammon, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain oranges, reserving 1/4 cup juice. For salsa, in a large bowl, combine oranges, pecans, onion and cilantro., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in reserved juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Top with salsa; serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
MANDARIN SALSA
Sweet mandarin oranges temper the boldness of cilantro, jalapeno and onion in this salsa, creating an impressive and colorful combination. -Yvonne Opp, Greenville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Gently stir in mandarin oranges. Chill until serving. Drain before serving if necessary. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SALSA CHICKEN
Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!
Provided by Faye
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
MANDARIN CHICKEN SAUTE
I used my leftover jelly beans in this creative main dish featuring oriental flavors. Quick and easy, it's delicious too.
Provided by Roxanne E Chan
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 206.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 174.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
MANDARIN CHICKEN
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.
Provided by msboogie
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray chicken breasts with vegetable oil spray.
- Grill chicken breasts 4-6 minutes per side or until done (chicken should be brown in spots).
- Chop chicken into bite size pieces, set aside.
- Combine sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic and ginger in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium until sugar is dissolved, stirring often.
- Bring to boil.
- Combine cornstarch and water.
- Add to sauce pan, stirring often.
- Reduce heat and simmer 4-6 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Pour chicken into a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Heat until chicken sizzles, then reduce heat and pour sauce over the chicken.
- Heat through.
- Serve over white rice.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SASSY CITRUS SALSA
Grilled chicken breasts are served with a refreshing salsa of red pepper, onion, honey mustard, lime juice and cilantro for an easy entrée.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h20m
Yield Makes 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix orange segments, pepper, onion, mustard, lime juice and cilantro; cover. Refrigerate several hours for flavors to blend.
- Grill or broil chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve with prepared salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade will help to infuse the chicken with flavor. Be sure to let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the salsa ahead of time: The salsa can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will save you time when you're ready to serve the chicken.
Conclusion:
This chicken with mandarin salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of citrus juices, herbs, and spices, then grilled or roasted until cooked through. The mandarin salsa is a refreshing and tangy complement to the chicken, and it can be made ahead of time. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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