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Asian Orange Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: HARRY WETZEL PHOTO BY: ERIJ1

"A delicious citrus chicken recipe with flavors reminiscent of the orange chicken from a popular restaurant in the mall."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 305 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  40 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • Sauce:
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
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  • Chicken:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag. Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  3. In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.
  5. Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2006 by Jeannette
Great orange flavor - tastes similar to Applebees Crispy Orange Chicken. The following changes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE
SCRUMPTIOUS!!! What I love about this recipe is one can tinker with the marinade by adding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2005 by HARRY WETZEL
just a little note. You must make sure to mix the water and cornstarch together thoroughly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by Susan May
This was very good. It was a little too strong on the orange flavor. I think I would reduce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2007 by The Code
The only tips I can provide in a recipe like this one is to emphasize the need to -completely-... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2007 by TchrJrHi
This was delicious. I made the mistake of not reading the recipe correctly and could only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by TropicAnna
This was great! I've made it twice already and followed suggestions from others like using... MORE