Recipes

Asian Orange Chicken

Asian Orange Chicken

A delicious citrus chicken recipe with flavors reminiscent of the orange chicken from a popular restaurant in the mall.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

Sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • ¼ cup lemon juice 
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar 
  • 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar 
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water 

Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 
  • ¼ teaspoon salt 
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1 : Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2 : Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When the contents of the saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into the bag. Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Step 3 : In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.

Step 4 : Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.

Step 5 : Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.


Nutrition Facts 

Per Serving:

45 calories; protein 17.8g 36% DV; carbohydrates 68.7g 22% DV; fat 11.2g 17% DV; cholesterol 34.2mg 11% DV; sodium 762.8mg 31% DV.


By HARRY WETZEL