Best Mollys Chicken Recipes

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CITRUS CHICKEN RICE BOWLS



Citrus Chicken Rice Bowls image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 lime, juiced
1 orange, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Olive oil, for oiling grill grates
Steamed Brown Rice, recipe follows
Daikon and Carrot Pickles, recipe follows
1 jalapeno, seeded and sliced
1/2 English cucumber, sliced thinly on a bias
Hoisin sauce, to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Sriracha Aioli, recipe follows
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 cup brown rice
Kosher salt
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup julienned daikon
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, orange juice and garlic in a small bowl. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag and carefully pour soy mixture on top. Close the bag and massage to coat chicken in marinade. Place in refrigerator to marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
  • Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Grease grill with olive oil. Grill chicken on both sides until char marks appear and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes total. Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes, then slice.
  • To serve: Scoop a large spoonful of Steamed Brown Rice into bowls. Top with sliced chicken. Drain a spoonful of the Pickles and place on top. Garnish bowl with jalapeno slices, cucumber, hoisin, cilantro and Sriracha Aioli. Serve with wedges of lime. Enjoy!
  • Add rice, 2 cups water and a big pinch of salt to a small saucepot. Bring rice to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let steam with the lid on until rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
  • Combine carrots, daikon, vinegar, sugar, salt and 1 cup water in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Mix mayonnaise and sriracha together in a small bowl.

ORANGE CHICKEN



Orange Chicken image

Orange chicken was one of my favorite things to order whenever we would get Chinese takeout growing up. I also like getting samples of it at the shopping mall food court. I love the sweet and sour sauce on the crispy fried chicken. It's sticky and sweet and indulgent.

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 4 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup (120 grams) orange juice
1/4 cup (70 grams) apricot jam
1/4 cup (70 grams) sweet chile sauce, preferably Mae Ploy
1/4 cup (60 grams) unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 to 3 quarts neutral oil
One 10-ounce/283-gram package tempura flour
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Combine the chicken and salt in a bowl and massage the salt into the chicken. Cover with plastic and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
  • To make the sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the orange juice, apricot jam, chile sauce, rice vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with a few spoonfuls of the hot mixture to make a slurry. Add the slurry back to the saucepan and whisk to combine. Continue cooking until the sauce is thickened and syrupy; this should only take about 30 seconds of boiling. Remove from the heat and reserve in the pan.
  • To finish: Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat to 375 degrees F.
  • To make the batter: Add 3 tablespoons tempura flour to a medium bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. In a separate large bowl, add the remaining tempura flour and whisk in 1 1/4 cups very cold water. (The batter should still have a few lumps.) Add the dredged chicken to the batter mixture and toss to coat.
  • When the oil reaches 375 degrees, fry the chicken pieces in batches, turning frequently, until the chicken is golden brown, 3 minutes total. Remove to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain of excess oil. Allow the oil to return to temperature before adding another batch.
  • When ready to serve, warm the sauce in the pan, then toss in the fried chicken pieces. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the scallions. Serve with rice.

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