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 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks; 1 bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1/2 cup sugar snap peas; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1 bunch cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
1 bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar snap peas
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 bunch cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
Whisk orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
2
Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3
Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain thoroughly in colander, reserving marinade.
4
Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook and stir chicken for 2 minutes; spoon out any excess liquid.
5
Continue to cook and stir until chicken caramelizes, 6 to 7 minutes.
6
Stir in white portions of green onions, garlic, and orange zest; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Pour in half of reserved marinade. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
8
Stir in jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, and sugar snap peas; cook and stir until vegetables are warmed, about 2 minutes.
9
Stir in green portions of green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.
10
Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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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: 1 cup orange juice, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons fish 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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