Best Orange Flavored Chicken Chinese Style Recipes

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ASIAN ORANGE CHICKEN



Asian Orange Chicken image

A delicious citrus chicken recipe with flavors reminiscent of the orange chicken from a popular restaurant in the mall.

Provided by HARRY WETZEL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 3h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 762.8 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

CHINESE ORANGE CHICKEN



Chinese Orange Chicken image

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     Chicken     Fry     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Orange     Soy Sauce     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the chicken:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1/2 cup cornstarch
About 2 cups canola oil for frying
For the orange sauce:
2 oranges
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger (from 1-inch piece)
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon rice vinegar (not seasoned) or cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Thinly sliced scallion greens, for garnish
Thinly sliced fresh red chile, for garnish (optional)
Cooked rice for serving
Equipment: 10-inch cast-iron skillet or other high-sided skillet (at least 2 inches deep), deep-fry thermometer, Microplane (for optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Start the chicken:
  • In a shallow, medium bowl toss the chicken pieces with the soy sauce and wine. Let stand while you make the sauce.
  • Make the orange sauce:
  • Using a vegetable peeler, remove 4 lengthwise strips of zest from 1 orange-each strip should be about 3/4 inch wide and 3 1/2 to 4 inches long. Arrange the zest in one layer between paper towels and microwave on high in 20-second increments until dry and brittle but not browned, 60 to 80 seconds total. Let the zest cool then finely chop it. If desired, use a Microplane to remove some of the remaining zest from the orange and reserve it for garnish. (If desired, zest the second orange for additional garnish.)
  • Squeeze enough juice from both oranges to measure 1/2 cup. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice and 2 teaspoons cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved.
  • In a 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper, and dried orange zest and stir-fry until golden, about 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, wine, vinegar, and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 seconds. Stir the orange juice-cornstarch mixture then add it to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside while you fry the chicken.
  • Fry the chicken:
  • Line a large rimmed baking sheet with paper towels.
  • In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 365°F. Meanwhile, coat half of the chicken, a couple pieces at a time, in cornstarch, making sure they are well coated and gently knocking off any excess, then transfer to a plate. Carefully add all the coated chicken to the hot oil, spacing the pieces apart from each other. Fry the chicken, turning it once or twice, until deep golden, about 5 minutes. While frying, adjust the heat as necessary to keep the oil at 365°F. Using a metal spider or a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken as done to the paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Continue to coat and fry the remaining chicken in the same manner, returning the oil to 365°F between batches.
  • Once the chicken is fried, place the skillet of reserved orange sauce over moderately low heat and bring it to a simmer, stirring and thinning the sauce with a little water if necessary. Add the chicken, and stir until thoroughly coated in sauce.
  • To serve:
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and garnish with the scallions, and, if desired, the red chile slices and the freshly grated orange zest. Serve immediately with rice.

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

CHINESE TAKEAWAY-STYLE ORANGE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Chinese Takeaway-style Orange Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breast, orange, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, plain flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, oil, chicken stock, orange, oranges, sugar, water, corn flour

Provided by Evelyn Liu

Categories     Dinner

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ¼ cups chicken breast, diced
1 orange, zested
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
½ cup plain flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 cups oil
¼ cup chicken stock
1 orange, zested
2 oranges, juiced
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon corn flour

Steps:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients with the chicken breast and leave to marinade in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Coat the chicken breast first in flour, then eggs, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan heat the oil to 325˚F (170°C),
  • Deep fry the breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
  • In a small frying pan, combine the chicken stock, orange zests, orange juice, and sugar, then stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Mix the cornflour with the water, then add the mixture to the pan to thicken the sauce.
  • Add the chicken to the frying pan and coat with the orange sauce.
  • Serve on top of rice and add toppings of your choice.
  • Enjoy!

ORANGE-FLAVORED CHICKEN



Orange-Flavored Chicken image

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

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