Szechuan Chicken With Orange Peel Recipe

Name: Szechuan Chicken With Orange Peel Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lg. orange; 2 lg. whole chicken breasts, skinned and boned; 1 tbsp. soy sauce; 1 tbsp. dry sherry; 4 green onions, cut in 2 inch pcs; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon grnd ginger; 2 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 c. orange juice; 1/4 c. salad oil - for wok

Servings: persons

1 lg. orange
2 lg. whole chicken breasts, skinned and boned
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. dry sherry
4 green onions, cut in 2 inch pcs
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon grnd ginger
2 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. salad oil - for wok

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With vegetable peeler, cut peel from orange into 1 1/2 inch pcs.
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(Do not cut into white membrane) on cookie sheet, let peels dry slightly in 200 degree oven for 30 min.
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Cut chicken into 1 1/2 inch pcs.
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In bowl mix well, chicken, soy sauce, sherry, green onions, red pepper and ginger.
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In separate bowl mix cornstarch, sugar, salt and orange juice.
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In wok or possibly large skillet over medium heat, in warm oil, stir fry peels, quickly till edges slightly brown.
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Drain.
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In oil remaining in wok, over high heat, stir fry chicken till tender.
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Stir orange juice mix, then add in to chicken and stir till mix has slightly thickened.
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Spoon onto a hot platter or possibly bed of rice.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lg. orange, 2 lg. whole chicken breasts, skinned and boned, 1 tbsp. soy sauce, 1 tbsp. dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Chicken With Orange Peel Recipe 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!