"Mandarin chicken rice" can refer to two distinct dishes: a Chinese-American orange-flavored chicken and rice dish, or the Singaporean Hainanese chicken rice, a national dish featuring poached chicken, seasoned rice, and specific sauces. The American version often uses a sweet and savory orange sauce with chicken and is served over plain or fried rice, while the Hainanese version involves a complex preparation of poached chicken, flavorful chicken-fat rice, and a trio of distinct dipping sauces, including chili sauce.