Sichuan Orange Chicken - America's Test Kitchen

Name: Sichuan Orange Chicken - America's Test Kitchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; ¾ cup juice (from 3 oranges); 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 scallions, sliced thin

Servings: persons

1
Whisk hoisin, orange zest and juice in bowl.
2
Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
3
Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Heat 1 T. oil in large nonstick skillet over med-hi heat until just smoking.
6
Cook half of the chicken until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
7
Transfer to plate.
8
Repeat with another 1 T. oil and rest of chicken.
9
Add remaining oil and bell pepper to empty skillet.
10
Cook over medium heat until just softened, about 3 minutes.
11
Clear center of skillet.
12
Add garlic, ginger and pepper flakes.
13
Cook, mashing garlic mixture into pan, until fragrant about 30 seconds.
14
Stir garlic mixture into bell pepper.
15
Add hoisin mixture and simmer until sauce has thickened, 3- 5 minutes.
16
Add scallions and chicken, along with any accumulated juices and toss to combine.

387

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 teaspoons grated orange zest, ¾ cup juice (from 3 oranges), 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds), and more.

Yes, Sichuan Orange Chicken - America's Test Kitchen 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!