---
title: Sweet & Spicy Mandarin Chicken
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sweet-and-spicy-mandarin-chicken-5f8df9f6cd1cbf666463b5e4
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 5 minutes
time required: 10 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Soy
  - Tree Nuts
  - Wheat
  - Sesame
  - Milk
tags:
  - Carb Smart
  - One Pan
  - Quick
  - Spicy
  - Calorie Smart
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 6300
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the dish, though some wanted more spice. The sweet-and-spicy combination was a hit.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers loved how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, perfect for busy nights.
nutrition:
  calories: 510
  protein: 37
  fat: 24
  saturated fat: 3.5
  carbohydrates: 37
  sugar: 22
  fiber: 6
  cholesterol: 100
  sodium: 840
  potassium: 450
  calcium: 90
  iron: 1.8
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Chicken%20Recipes/sweet-spicy-mandarin-chicken.avif"
---

![Step 1](step-1.jpg)
Wash and dry produce.
Halve @mandarin orange{1}.
Pat @chopped chicken breast{10%oz} dry with paper towels and season all over with @salt{} and @black pepper{}.

![Step 2](step-2.jpg)
Heat a drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @chopped chicken breast{} and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, ~{5%minutes} (it’ll finish cooking in the next step).

![Step 3](step-3.jpg)
Add @sweet Thai chili sauce{1%oz} and juice from the mandarin to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened and chicken is glazed and cooked through, ~{3%minutes} more.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

![Step 4](step-4.jpg)
Meanwhile, in a #large bowl{}, toss @crunchy sesame salad kit{1%unit} with included dressing and crispy toppings.
Divide between bowls. Top with @chopped chicken breast{} and serve.