Orange Peel Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange Peel Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb boneless chicken breast; 1/3 cup peanut oil; For the marinade; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry; 1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; For the stir fry; 2 dried red chilies, halved lengthwise; 1 tablespoon zested orange rind; 1/2 teaspoon fine ground roasted szechuan peppercorns (optional); 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

3/4 lb boneless chicken breast
1/3 cup peanut oil
For the marinade
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the stir fry
2 dried red chilies, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon zested orange rind
1/2 teaspoon fine ground roasted szechuan peppercorns (optional)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Cut the chicken into thin slices, two inches long, cutting against the grain.
2
Put it into a bowl together with the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, ginger, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
3
Mix well, and then let the mixture marinate for about 20 minutes.
4
Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet until it is very hot.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon, add it to the pan and stir-fry it for 2 minutes until it browns.
6
Remove it and leave to drain in a colander or sieve.
7
Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 2 teaspoons.
8
Reheat the pan over a high heat and then add the dried chilis.
9
Stir-fry them for 10 seconds, and then return the chicken to the pan.
10
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry for four minutes, mixing well.
11
Serve immediately.

304

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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: 3/4 lb boneless chicken breast, 1/3 cup peanut oil, For the marinade, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Orange Peel 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 Peel Chicken

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