SZECHUAN ORANGE CHICKEN

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From a magazine of quick meal recipes. The recipe calls for blood orange juice, but I've used fresh regular orange juice (Odwalla brand) and it works just fine. This recipe has a fairly mild, sweet, orangey flavor.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups orange juice (blood orange or regular)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (including tops)
soy sauce

Steps:

  • To make Blood Orange Sauce, mix all sauce ingredients in a 10-12" nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Bring to boil and boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir often to prevent burning.
  • May be made up to 2 days in advance; use either hot or cold.
  • Meanwhile, rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
  • In a 12" nonstick skillet or 5-6 qt nonstick pan, heat oil over high heat.
  • Add chicken and stir-fry until lightly browned and cooked through (cut to test for pinkness), about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add Blood Orange Sauce and stir until it comes to a boil, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken and sauce over rice in bowls. Sprinkle with green onion and season to taste with soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 76.1, Carbohydrate 88.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 33, Protein 31.5

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