Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs skinless chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks); 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt; pepper; 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced (1 cup); 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into bite-size strips (1 cup); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel; 1 cup orange juice; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup hot salsa; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon chili pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

3 lbs skinless chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into bite-size strips (1 cup)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1 cup orange juice
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup hot salsa
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1
In a 4-quart Dutch oven or a large skillet, cook half of chicken in hot oil about 15 minutes or until lightly browned, turning to brown evenly.
2
Repeat with remaining half of chicken.
3
Remove chicken from pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4
Set aside.
5
In pan, saute onion, sweet pepper, and garlic until tender.
6
Return chicken to pan.
7
Add orange peel, orange juice, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, chili pepper, and salsa.
8
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
9
Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
10
Add beans to chicken mixture; heat through.
11
Transfer to a serving dish.

913

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs skinless chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks), 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spicy Orange Chicken

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