---
title: Sweet & Spicy Mandarin Chicken
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sweet-and-spicy-mandarin-chicken-5f8df9f6cd1cbf666463b5e4
servings: 2
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: Sweet-and-spicy combination was a hit
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy nights
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/sweet-spicy-mandarin-chicken.avif"
---
@chopped chicken breast{1%lb}
@sweet thai chili sauce{3%tbsp}
@crunchy sesame salad kit{1%unit}
@mandarin orange{1%unit}
@salt{½%tsp}
@black pepper{¼%tsp}
@oil{1%tbsp}

Wash and dry produce. Halve @mandarin orange{1%unit}. Pat @chopped chicken breast{1%lb} dry with paper towels and season all over with @salt{½%tsp} and @black pepper{¼%tsp}.

Heat a drizzle of @oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned ~{4%minutes}.

Add @sweet thai chili sauce{3%tbsp} and juice from mandarin to pan with chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened and chicken is glazed and cooked through ~{2%minutes}. Remove pan from heat and let cool slightly.

Meanwhile, in a #large bowl{}, toss @crunchy sesame salad kit{1%unit} with included dressing and crispy toppings. Divide between bowls. Top with chicken and serve.