Best Orange Flavored Chicken Recipes

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ORANGE-FLAVORED CHICKEN, CHINESE STYLE



Orange-Flavored Chicken, Chinese Style image

This is a great combination of flavors, orange, chicken and snow peas. The chicken isn't battered first so it's a little lighter than some other orange chicken recipes. Originally from a December 1980 Bon Apetit magazine in the R.S.V.P. Letters to the Editor section. The recipe was requested from Le De'lice restaurant in Whippany, New Jersey, owner/chef John Foy.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons orange rind, minced (only the colored part)
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch white pepper
1/4 cup peanut oil
20 snow peas
cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in small bowl.
  • Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes and add to bowl; toss to coat well.
  • Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Soak orange peel in enough water to cover, about 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • Combine stock, soy sauce,rice wine,cornstarch, sesame oil, and pepper in another small bowl;set aside.
  • Heat peanut oil in wok.
  • Drain chicken and add to wok in small batches and stir-fry until cooked through, about 2 minutes, adding more oil if necessary.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Wipe out wok.
  • Heat 1 tablespoons peanut oil with orange peel and stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Return chicken to wok with snow peas and soy mixture and stir-fry 3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 66.1, Sodium 714.1, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1, Protein 28.1

ORANGE FLAVORED CHICKEN (PANDA EXPRESS COPY CAT)



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This orange chicken is a recipe featured in "America's Most Wanted Recipes" and is a copy cat recipe for Panda Express' Orange Chicken. Orange Chicken is a dish from the Hunan Province in South Central China.It is prepared with crispy boneless chicken bites tossed in a wok with a sweet, spicy and tangy orange sauce. Don't forget...

Provided by Hope Vaillancourt

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb chicken breast, boneless & skinless
1 egg white
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
ORANGE SAUCE
1 c water
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp orange zest, grated
2 Tbsp green onion, chopped
4 c vegetable oil, for frying
1 c cornstarch

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the chicken breast into 1/2 inch cubes; set aside.
  • 2. Combine the egg white, salt, and sugar in a bowl and stir vigorously until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Add the chicken cubes to the egg white mixture and stir to coat well.
  • 3. To make the orange sauce, combine the water, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoons cornstarch, and sesame oil; stir and set aside. Place a pot over high heat. When the pot is hot, add the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and heat. Add the orange zest and green onions and cook, stirring, for about 20 seconds, taking care not to burn the orange zest.
  • 4. Pour the combined sauce ingredients into the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • 5. Preheat the 4 cups oil to 350°F in a wok or deep-fryer.
  • 6. Meanwhile, put the coated chicken in a resealable plastic bag containing the 1 cup cornstarch. Shake the chicken well for about 20 seconds, until the chicken is covered with the cornstarch. Shake off all the excess cornstarch and deep-fry the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oil with a slotted spoon, drain well on paper towels, and set aside. Add the fried chicken to the pot with the hot orange sauce, stir for about 30 seconds, then serve immediately.

ORANGE-FLAVORED CHICKEN



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From America's Test Kitchen. This is the closest I've tried to restaurant-style Orange Chicken. Prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by Kzim4

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup orange juice, plus
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel, and
8 pieces orange peel (each about 2 inches long by 1/2 inch wide)
6 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
3 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 piece fresh ginger, grated (about 1 inch)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (cold)
8 small whole dried red chilies (optional)
3 large egg whites
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups peanut oil

Steps:

  • FOR THE MARINADE AND SAUCE: Place chicken in 1-gallon zipper-lock bag; set aside.
  • Combine chicken broth, orange juice, grated zest, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and cayenne in large saucepan (with at least 3-quart capacity); whisk until sugar is fully dissolved.
  • Measure out 3/4 cup mixture and pour into bag with chicken; press out as much air as possible and seal bag, making sure that all pieces are coated with marinade.
  • Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes, but no longer.
  • Bring remaining mixture in saucepan to boil over high heat.
  • In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and cold water; whisk cornstarch mixture into sauce.
  • Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until thick and translucent, about 1 minute.
  • Off heat, stir in orange peel and chiles (sauce should measure 1 1/2 cups); set sauce aside.
  • FOR THE COATING: Place egg whites in pie plate; using fork, beat until frothy. In second pie plate, whisk cornstarch, cayenne, and baking soda until combined.
  • Drain chicken in colander or large mesh strainer; thoroughly pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Place half of chicken pieces in egg whites and turn to coat; transfer pieces to cornstarch mixture and coat thoroughly.
  • Place dredged chicken pieces on wire rack set over baking sheet; repeat with remaining chicken.
  • TO FRY THE CHICKEN: Heat oil in 11- to 12-inch Dutch oven or straight-sided sauté pan with at least 3-quart capacity over high heat until oil registers 350 degrees on instant-read or deep-fry thermometer.
  • Carefully place half of chicken in oil one piece at a time; fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning each piece with tongs halfway through cooking.
  • Transfer chicken to large plate lined with paper towels.
  • Return oil to 350 degrees and repeat with remaining chicken.
  • TO SERVE: Reheat sauce over medium heat until simmering, about 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken and gently toss until evenly coated and heated through.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1934.1, Fat 169.2, SaturatedFat 29.2, Cholesterol 141.7, Sodium 1379.6, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 31, Protein 39.6

PANDA EXPRESS ORANGE FLAVORED CHICKEN RECIPE



Panda Express Orange Flavored Chicken Recipe image

Found this recipe on: http://topsecret-restaurant-recipes.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-03-02T20:55:00-08:00&max-results=3

Provided by Foodhauliv

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb chicken breast
1 egg white
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups vegetable oil, to be used (for frying)
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breast into 1/2-inch cubes, set aside.
  • To make marinade - combine egg white, salt and sugar in a bowl and stir vigorously until ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Add chicken cubes to marinade and stir to coat well.
  • To make orange sauce - combine water, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, 4 teaspoons cornstarch and sesame oil; stir and set aside. Place a pot over high heat. When pot is hot, add the 2tablespoons vegetable oil and heat. Add orange peel and scallion and stir for about 20 seconds, taking care not to burn the orange peel.
  • Pour combined sauce ingredients into the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Preheat 4 cups oil to 350-375°F. Meanwhile, put marinated chicken in the plastic baggie containing the cornstarch. Shake chicken well for about 20 seconds or until chicken is covered with cornstarch. Shake off all excess cornstarch and fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown, approximately 2 1/2 minutes. Remove chicken from oil with a slotted spoon, drain well and set aside. Add fried chicken to pot with heated orange sauce, stir for about 30 seconds, and then serve immediately.
  • Serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2475.1, Fat 237.7, SaturatedFat 32.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1258, Carbohydrate 66.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 33, Protein 25.7

ORANGE-FLAVORED CHICKEN



ORANGE-FLAVORED CHICKEN image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

Marinade and Sauce
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs , trimmed and cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup orange juice , plus 1 1/2 teaspoons grated zest, and 8 strips orange peel (each about 2 inches long by 1/2 inch wide) from 2 oranges
6 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
1 piece fresh ginger (about 1 inch), grated (1 tablespoon)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch , plus 2 teaspoons
2 tablespoons water (cold)
8 small whole dried red chiles (optional)
Coating and Frying Medium
3 large egg whites
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups peanut oil
See Illustrations Below: Secrets to Great Orange Chicken
FOR THE MARINADE AND SAUCE: Place chicken in 1-gallon zipper-lock bag; set aside. Combine chicken broth, orange juice, grated zest, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and cayenne in large saucepan (with at least 3-quart capacity); whisk until sugar is fully dissolved. Measure out 3/4 cup mixture and pour into bag with chicken; press out as much air as possible and seal bag, making sure that all pieces are coated with marinade. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes, but no longer.

Steps:

  • 2. Bring remaining mixture in saucepan to boil over high heat. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and cold water; whisk cornstarch mixture into sauce. Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until thick and translucent, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in orange peel and chiles (sauce should measure 1 1/2 cups); set sauce aside. 3. FOR THE COATING: Place egg whites in pie plate; using fork, beat until frothy. In second pie plate, whisk cornstarch, cayenne, and baking soda until combined. Drain chicken in colander or large mesh strainer; thoroughly pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place half of chicken pieces in egg whites and turn to coat; transfer pieces to cornstarch mixture and coat thoroughly. Place dredged chicken pieces on wire rack set over baking sheet; repeat with remaining chicken. 4. TO FRY THE CHICKEN: Heat oil in 11- to 12-inch Dutch oven or straight-sided sauté pan with at least 3-quart capacity over high heat until oil registers 350 degrees on instant-read or deep-fry thermometer. Carefully place half of chicken in oil one piece at a time; fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning each piece with tongs halfway through cooking. Transfer chicken to large plate lined with paper towels. Return oil to 350 degrees and repeat with remaining chicken. 5. TO SERVE: Reheat sauce over medium heat until simmering, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and gently toss until evenly coated and heated through. Serve immediately.

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