Chicken with Orange Peel, Szechwan Style Recipe

Name: Chicken with Orange Peel, Szechwan Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large orange; 12 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 4 green onions, cut into 2 inch piece; 1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced and peeled; 2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon salad oil; ¼ teaspoon red pepper, crushed

Servings: persons

1 large orange
12 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
4 green onions, cut into 2 inch piece
1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced and peeled
2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon salad oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper, crushed

1
With vegetable peeler, cut peel from orange into 1 1/2 inch-wide pieces, being careful not to cut into white membrane.
2
Cut pieces into 1 1/2 inch-long strips.
3
On small cookie sheet, let peels dry slightly in 200F oven 30 minutes.
4
Cut chicken into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
5
In medium bowl, mix well chicken, soy sauce, sherry, green onions, red pepper and ginger.
6
In small bowl, mix well cornstarch, sugar, salt and orange juice.
7
Cover and refrigerate both.
8
About 15 minutes before serving: In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, with slotted spoon, stir-fry peels until crisp and edges are slightly browned, about 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.
9
In remaining oil in skillet, over high heat, stir-fry chicken mixture until chicken loses pink color and is tender, about 4 minutes.
10
Stir orange-juice mixture, then add to chicken and stir-fry until mixture is slightly thickened and coats chicken.
11
Spoon onto warm platter; sprinkle with peels.

2362

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

424

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large orange, 12 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Orange Peel, Szechwan Style falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken with Orange Peel, Szechwan Style

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