Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Chicken Broth; 3/4 cups Orange Juice; 1 Orange, Zested; 1/4 cups Soy Sauce; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger; 6 Tablespoons White Vinegar; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne; 1/4 cups Brown Sugar; 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced Into 1 Inch Cubes; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon Water; 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil; 1 bunch Green Onions, diced; Steamed Rice Or Quinoa, For Serving

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Chicken Broth
3/4 cups Orange Juice
1 Orange, Zested
1/4 cups Soy Sauce
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger
6 Tablespoons White Vinegar
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne
1/4 cups Brown Sugar
1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced Into 1 Inch Cubes
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1 Tablespoon Water
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
1 bunch Green Onions, diced
Steamed Rice Or Quinoa, For Serving

1
In a medium sized bowl combine the chicken broth, orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, white vinegar, cayenne, and brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
2
Measure 3/4 cup of the liquid and pour it over the chicken in a gallon sized zip-top bag.
3
Seal the bag and toss the chicken until coated.
4
Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
5
In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water and stir until fully dissolved.
6
Add this into the remaining orange juice liquid.
7
Heat the canola oil in large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
8
Once a drop of water sizzles in the oil, drain the chicken from the marinade and add the chicken into the hot oil, stirring constantly.
9
After the chicken has been browned, 3-4 minutes, remove chicken to a large plate.
10
Add the remaining sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil.
11
Lower heat to a simmer and return chicken to the pan to finish cooking in the sauce, about 5 minutes.
12
Serve over steamed rice or quinoa and garnish with green onion slices.

422

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Chicken Broth, 3/4 cups Orange Juice, 1 Orange, Zested, 1/4 cups Soy Sauce, and more.

Yes, 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.

Orange Chicken

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