Sadia Hussain
Sep 13, 2018
Orange Chicken Recipe
If you are like me and love food court, Chinese food then you'll love this orange chicken recipe.
I know this fried, sticky dish is not the healthiest, but I think it's a real treat once in a while. You can enjoy this for a mid-week dinner or a weekend lunch with some steamed or egg fried rice.
I like to add bell peppers but you can add asparagus, mushrooms, celery, snow peas, or any other veggies that you like. Please give this recipe a try and let me know if you love it as much as I do!
Orange Chicken Recipe
Sadia Hussain
SERVES
4
TOTAL TIME
1 Hour
INGREDIENTS
6 chicken breasts, cut into medium sized chunks
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon flour
Oil for frying
For the Sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2-3 tablespoons sugar
2 sweet oranges, juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon orange marmalade or more to taste
1 red bell pepper, cut into medium chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into medium chunks
2 spring onions, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil
METHOD
In a large bowl, mix chicken breast, garlic cloves, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, eggs and cornstarch.
In a saucepan, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, orange juice and salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
Take off heat, mix in cornstarch and water slurry and stir to thicken the sauce.
Add marmalade and mix.
In a frypan, heat oil and deep fry chicken breast on medium heat until golden brown.
Mix sauce a little at a time with the chicken and bell peppers..
Sprinkle with spring onions.
Add sesame oil and mix.
Tips and Bits
Add orange zest for a kick.
You can add more or less sauce according to your taste.
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