Chinese: Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 pound chicken boned, skinned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons orange zest fresh, minced; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 x white pepper; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1 x rice cooked; 8 each snow pea pods

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
1 tablespoon rice wine
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pound chicken boned, skinned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons orange zest fresh, minced
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
1 tablespoon rice wine
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 x white pepper
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 x rice cooked
8 each snow pea pods

1
Combine first five ingredients in small bowl.
2
Add chicken and toss to coat well.
3
Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Soak orange peel in enough water to cover, about 5 minutes.
5
Drain and set aside.
6
Combine stock, soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, sesame oil and pepper.
7
Mix.
8
Set aside.
9
Heat 1/4 cup oil.
10
Drain chicken.
11
Stir-fry in small batches, about 2 minutes.
12
Remove.
13
Heat peanut oil with orange peel; stir-fry 1 minute.
14
Return chicken to wok with snow peas and soy mixture; stir-fry 3 minutes.
15
Serve immediately over rice.

458

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari, 1 tablespoon rice wine, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced, and more.

Yes, Chinese: Orange Chicken 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.

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Chinese: Orange Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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