spicy orange chicken Recipe

Name: spicy orange chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 use 10 legs or thighs , if u use bone in pieces make a few slits in each piece to insure equal cooking, or cut up boneless chicken; 6 manderin oranges juice squeezed in to a dish; 2 naval oranges juice squeezed into the dish with other juice; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 clove garlic chopped; 15 dried japones chile pods; 1 oil to fry chicken; 1 salt to taste; 1 small red onion chopped small; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup flour

Servings: persons

1 use 10 legs or thighs , if u use bone in pieces make a few slits in each piece to insure equal cooking, or cut up boneless chicken
6 manderin oranges juice squeezed in to a dish
2 naval oranges juice squeezed into the dish with other juice
2 tsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic chopped
15 dried japones chile pods
1 oil to fry chicken
1 salt to taste
1 small red onion chopped small
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup flour

1
coat chicken with flour and place in hot fry pan with oil, check frequently.
2
if using full pieces flip only once after the one side is crispy golden brown.
3
if using boneless pieces gently stir occasionally till crispy golden brown
4
while the chicken is frying put chile pods in blender to chop into flakes
5
in a sauce pan add butter and sautee the onions, garlic and chile flakes till the onions are transparent.
6
add orange juices and soy sauce and simmer till it reduces about 50%.
7
If salt is needed this would b the time to add it.
8
when the chicken is done cooking completly remove from fry pan and pat excess oil from them and place in a plastic container with a leakproof lid, when the sauce is done reducing add to the plastic container with chicken cover with lid and toss gently.
9
serve over white rice

265

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 use 10 legs or thighs , if u use bone in pieces make a few slits in each piece to insure equal cooking, or cut up boneless chicken, 6 manderin oranges juice squeezed in to a dish, 2 naval oranges juice squeezed into the dish with other juice, 2 tsp soy sauce, 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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