SPICY ORANGE-GINGER CHICKEN

SPICY ORANGE-GINGER CHICKEN image

Categories Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups orange juice (preferably fresh)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons sriracha (or more to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
jasmine rice
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

In small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, sriracha, vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, and pepper. Place chicken in a large ziploc bag; pour 1 cup marinade over chicken. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinadeIn small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, sriracha, vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, and pepper. Place chicken in a large ziploc bag; pour 1/3 cup marinade over chicken. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large skillet or wok over high heat. Add remaining oil. In 2 batches, add chicken and cook each batch 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and has lost its pink color throughout, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from pan. Reduce heat to medium-high; add remaining marinade to skillet; heat to boiling. In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; whisk into marinade, and boil 1 minute. Return chicken to skillet; cook 1 minute or until heated through. Serve over rice or quinoa, sprinkled with green onions. Heat wok over high heat. Add remaining oil. Stir fry chicken. Reduce heat to medium-high; add remaining marinade to skillet; heat to boiling. In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; whisk into marinade, and boil 1 minute. Serve over jasmine rice, sprinkled with green onions.