Thai Chicken Saute with Basil Mandarins

Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Thai Chicken Sauté with Basil Mandarins. Combining tender strips of chicken, sweet mandarin orange segments, and the aromatic punch of fresh Thai basil, this stir-fry comes alive with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, zesty lime juice, and a touch of brown sugar. The dish is perfectly balanced with a hint of heat from red chili flakes and thickened to glossy perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry. Colorful bell peppers and onions add crunch and texture, while the whole dish comes together in just 30 minutes. Served over fragrant jasmine rice, this quick and easy recipe is both a feast for the eyes and a taste of bold Thai cuisine in the comfort of your home. Perfect for weeknight meals or impressing dinner guests with restaurant-quality flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 yellow onion (sliced)
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 4 servings jasmine rice, cooked

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and red chili flakes. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Set the sauce aside.

Step 3

In another small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water and set aside for thickening later.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until it is no longer pink.

Step 7

Add the bell peppers and onions to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 minutes, letting them soften slightly.

Step 8

Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and veggies, stirring to coat everything evenly.

Step 9

Add the Thai basil leaves and mandarin segments, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the basil wilts and the mandarins are warmed through.

Step 10

Gradually stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce to your liking. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Step 11

Remove from heat and serve the Thai Chicken Sauté with cooked jasmine rice.

Step 12

Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1757.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2161.6

Total Fat 45.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 3351.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 37.2g
Protein 178.5g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 731.8mg	0%
Iron 33.9mg	0%
Potassium 3432.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.8%

Protein: 33.0%

Carbs: 48.1%