Szechuan Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Szechuan Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Blood Orange Sauce; 1 1/2 cups orange juice (blood orange or regular); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes; Chicken; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil; 4 cups hot cooked rice; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (including tops); soy sauce

Servings: persons

Blood Orange Sauce
1 1/2 cups orange juice (blood orange or regular)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes
Chicken
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (including tops)
soy sauce

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["To make Blood Orange Sauce, mix all sauce ingredients in a 10-12"" nonstick skillet over high heat.", "Bring to boil and boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes.", "Stir often to prevent burning.", "May be made up to 2 days in advance; use either hot or cold.", "Meanwhile, rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut into 1/2 inch chunks.", "In a 12"" nonstick skillet or 5-6 qt nonstick pan, heat oil over high heat.", "Add chicken and stir-fry until lightly browned and cooked through (cut to test for pinkness), about 4-5 minutes.", "Add Blood Orange Sauce and stir until it comes to a boil, about 1-2 minutes.", "Spoon chicken and sauce over rice in bowls. Sprinkle with green onion and season to taste with soy sauce."]

1009

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Blood Orange Sauce, 1 1/2 cups orange juice (blood orange or regular), 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Szechuan 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.

Szechuan Orange Chicken

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