Geoff's Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Geoff's Spicy Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 6 tablespoons mongolian fire oil (or red pepper oil); ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, in bite size peices; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced small; 3 cloves garlic, diced small or put through garlic press; 2 inches ginger, diced small; 1 medium orange, zest of; 3 -5 oranges, juice of

Servings: persons

1
Combine corn starch, 3 tbsp fire oil, and vinegar in a large bowl.
2
Add chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes.
3
In a wok or large frying pan heat vegitable oil and 3 tbsp fire oil.
4
Add jalapino, garlic, ginger and orange zest, and saute for 2 minutes.
5
Stir chicken in marinade and add all to the ingredients in the wok.
6
Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
7
Set temperature to low and add orange juice, mixing thoroughly.
8
Simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened to desired consistancy.
9
Serve over rice.
10
Note: rice, orange juice or slices, or cucumbers will cut the spice.
11
DON'T drink something to try to cool your mouth!
12
This is a VERY hot dish, but can be made less spicy by decreasing the fire oil, the amount of jalapino or ginger.

606

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 6 tablespoons mongolian fire oil (or red pepper oil), ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, in bite size peices, and more.

Yes, Geoff's Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Geoff's Spicy Orange Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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