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
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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:
445 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