Best 11 A La Orange Sauce Recipes

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A la orange sauce is a classic French sauce made with orange juice, butter, white wine, and shallots. It is a versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of dishes, including chicken, fish, and pork. The sauce is typically prepared by reducing the orange juice and white wine until it is thick and syrupy, then adding the butter and shallots. The resulting sauce is a flavorful and elegant complement to any main course. Here are a few tips for making the best a la orange sauce: use fresh orange juice for the best flavor, reduce the orange juice and white wine until it is thick and syrupy before adding the butter and shallots, and serve the sauce immediately so that it is still hot and flavorful.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN A LA ORANGE



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This chicken recipe is quick, easy, and yummy. The orange juice makes a tangy sauce that my family loves served over rice. Add a salad, and you have a healthy, quick meal. I allow one chicken breast per person.

Provided by SKEHLER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ½ cups orange juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup hot water
3 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown chicken breasts in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook till juices run clear.
  • Add orange juice to the pan. When juice just begins to bubble around the edges of the pan, add corn starch dissolved in hot water. Mix ginger and honey together in a cup, and add to orange juice. Cook until sauce is thick and slightly browned. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 79.5 mg, Sugar 26 g

ORANGE SAUCE



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The cheery color and pleasing flavor of this sauce will wake you up in the morning. It's tasty over pancakes or waffles. It's a refreshing, lower-calorie alternative to maple syrup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 10m

Yield 1/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and zest. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened to a syrup consistency. Remove from the heat; whisk in butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SHEET PAN CHICKEN A L'ORANGE



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This is Jeff's simple take on a classic French dish, duck a l'orange.

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons orange zest plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons orange liqueur
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 cups broccoli florets (about 2 pounds)
4 shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 oranges, grated and supremed (white pith cut away and segments cut free from their membranes)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the marmalade, orange zest and juice, orange liqueur, vinegar, a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
  • Pull the side flaps of overhanging skin taut underneath the chicken on each side to make the thighs into nice, tight packages. Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt and pepper and arrange skin-side up in a single layer in the center of the lined baking sheet.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of the orange sauce over each piece of chicken. Roast for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the broccoli and shallots together in a medium bowl with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon another tablespoon of the sauce over the top of the chicken. Arrange the broccoli and shallots around the chicken on the baking sheet. Continue to toast until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli and shallots are soft and caramelized, an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with the orange segments and zest.

A LA' ORANGE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Duck     Dinner     Simmer

Yield 3/4 c to 1c

Number Of Ingredients 8

3-4 large oranges 1 zested and all peeled and demeated
1 1/2 tbsp dry sherry
2 tbsp grand M.
1 med. red onion sliced thin
1/4 c. sugar
1-2 tbsp orange concentrate (frozen o.j. can old south, etc)
1 tsp gr. cumin
3/4 tsp corriander

Steps:

  • toss everything in a heavy buttom pot heated on med high stir till it starts to bubble reduce heat to a low high heat simmer till a nice syrup consistancy, remove from heat and top over duck, ice cream, brie cheese, etc.

DUCK A L'ORANGE



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Traditional recipes for Duck a l'Orange call for bitter Seville oranges to provide the right note of dissonance to match the recipe's sweetness. When I can't find Seville oranges, I look for kumquats; if I can't find kumquats, I use a regular juicing orange. Grand Marnier also adds a hint of bitter orange. Making Duck a l'Orange is a useful project because once you can understand how it's made, you can improvise virtually any French duck sauce using the same method.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Pekin (Long Island) duck breasts or 1 mallard breast (1 1/2 to 2 pounds each)
Salt and pepper
1 juicing orange or 6 kumquats
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup concentrated duck broth, 2 tablespoons homemade duck glaze or 1 tablespoon commercial glaze
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon orange flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
1 tablespoon balsamic, sherry, or red wine vinegar, or more to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Orange wedges

Steps:

  • Use a sharp knife to score the skin side of the duck breasts in 2 directions, about 20 slashes per direction. Season the breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Reserve in the refrigerator.
  • Cut off 1 end so the orange can stand on the cutting board, and slice off 2 (2-inch) strips of zest. Cut the zest into fine julienne, then blanch the zest for 1 minute in the cup of boiling water. Juice the orange, strain the juice into a saucepan, and boil it until it's reduced to about 1 tablespoon.
  • If you're using the kumquats instead, cut the round ends off the kumquats and eat or discard them. Set the kumquats on 1 end and use a sharp paring knife to trim the zest off three of them. Cut all the kumquats in half lengthwise, and working over a strainer set in a non-reactive bowl, remove the pulp with a small spoon. Push the pulp against the strainer to extract the juice. (Don't worry if you end up with only a tablespoon or 2.) Place the kumquat zests on a cutting board and slice them into fine julienne. Bring the 1/2 cup water to a boil over high heat, blanch the zests for 1 minute, then drain them in a strainer.
  • If you're using concentrated duck broth, reduce it in a small saucepan to about 2 tablespoons until it's lightly syrupy.
  • Heat a saute pan over medium to high heat and saute the duck breasts, skin side down, 8 to 10 minutes for the Pekin duck breasts and 12 to 18 minutes for the mallard. Turn the breasts over, adjust the heat to high, and cook for 1 minute for the Pekin duck and 2 minutes for the mallard.
  • Pour the fat out of the pan ¿ if it hasn't burned, save it for omelets ¿ and deglaze the pan with the reduced kumquats or orange juice. Use a whisk to add the glaze. Add the sugar, Grand Marnier, kumquat or orange zest, and vinegar, and simmer the sauce for about 30 seconds to cook off the alcohol. At this point, adjust the thickness of the sauce ¿ its consistency is up to you, but many cooks make their sauces too thick; add 1 or 2 teaspoons water to thin it or simmer the sauce for a moment to reduce and thicken it. Whisk in the cold butter, keeping the pan and whisk moving until all the butter melts. (Don't let it sit without whisking or the butter will separate.) Season, to taste, with the pepper, and if necessary, a few more drops of vinegar.
  • Slice the breasts crosswise, arrange the slices on individual heated plates, and spoon the sauce over the breasts. Serve hot, with orange wedges if desired.

CARROTS A LA ORANGE



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This delicious dish covers tender carrots with a delicious butter, orange, and ginger sauce.

Provided by larkspur

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package carrots, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil in a saucepan and cook carrots in the boiling water until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer carrots to a serving dish and keep warm.
  • Whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, and ginger in a saucepan until thoroughly combined; turn heat to medium and whisk in orange juice. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes; stir in butter. Pour sauce over carrots, stir to coat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 175.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

ROASTED CHICKEN A'LA ORANGE



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I had this while on vacation in Key Largo, FL and had to have the recipe. It is a moist and flavorful chicken with a fabulous sauce that is good on just about everything. It is a real crowd pleaser and an instant hit at every table. Add roasted potatoes, some steamed veggies, salad and bread and you will have a wonderful dinner! The recipe calls for 1/4 cup butter, however, I use less and it always comes out perfect.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 Whole Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
1 small sweet onion, sliced
1 bunch parsley, with long stems removed
1/4 cup butter, sliced
1 small orange, peeled and quartered
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Clean chicken and pat dry.
  • Sprinkle Salt and Pepper into the chicken cavity.
  • Thinly slice garlic lengthwise into long ovals.
  • Pierce skin of chicken with knife in 5-7 places and insert half of the garlic slices under the skin.
  • Stuff (in small batches to make even throughout cavity) parsley, onion, remaining garlic, orange slices and butter.
  • To close opening, make two slices in the chicken skin, one on either side of opening, and place the leg bone from the opposite side into the sliced skin on both sides.
  • Roast at 350°F for 80 minutes, or when meat thermometer reaches 180 degrees, or when juices run clear.
  • Pour pan juices into a sauce pan and add 3/4 cups orange juice (and optional wine) and whisk until sauce thickens (you can add the remaining 1/4 cup if you need to reheat the sauce).
  • Pour sauce over the chicken slices when served.

DUCKLING A LA ORANGE



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Here's another James Beard classic. This is our special anniversary dinner every year for the last 15 or more years since I found the recipe. The orange sauce is awesome! The Grand Marnier and the fresh orange zest really add that special touch. We usually double the sauce because we love it over rice on the side. It can also be made with roasted chicken, but duck makes it really special.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Whole Duck

Time 3h45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 duck
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups canned bouillon
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 sprig parsley
salt and pepper
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate, undiluted
3 tablespoons orange zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add flour. Blend well over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for several minutes.
  • Heat bouillon, stir into roux, and continue stirring until sauce thickens. Add herbs, reduce heat and simmer for several minutes.
  • Combine orange juice, orange zest, and lemon juice, with brown sauce. Simmer 5 minutes and add liquor.
  • Clean duck. Heat oven to 325ºF.
  • Place breast side up in shallow roasting pan. Brush duck with 1/2 of glaze. Roast uncovered for 2 1/2 hours, pricking skin with fork and brushing with glaze occasionally.
  • Just before serving, add 1/2 cup orange sections to sauce. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2894.8, Fat 267.5, SaturatedFat 95, Cholesterol 528.2, Sodium 1544, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 27.8, Protein 77.1

DUCK BREAST A L'ORANGE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Zest of 1 orange (2 teaspoons), 1 cup fresh orange juice, plus 1 orange, supremed
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 shallot, minced (3 tablespoons)
2 boneless duck breast halves (8-10 ounces each)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place sugar in a medium saucepan and set over medium-high heat. As sugar begins to melt, use a fork to gently stir sugar from edges to center of pan. Continue stirring in this manner until sugar is a deep amber color.
  • Remove caramel from heat and carefully stir in vinegar, orange zest and juice, chicken broth, and shallot. Return to medium-high heat and boil, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 2/3 cup, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Score fat of duck breasts with the tip of a knife in a crosshatch pattern to form 1-inch diamonds. Season both sides of breasts with salt and pepper. Place breasts, fat side down, in a medium skillet and place over medium-high heat. Cook undisturbed until skin is crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Flip and continue cooking to desired doneness, about 8 minutes more for medium-rare (125 degrees). Allow meat to rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Add orange supremes to sauce and pour over sliced duck just before serving.

DUCK A L'ORANGE



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My Mother-in-law prepared this duck for the holidays and special occasions. My husband loves duck, so I prepare this entree each year for his birthday dinner. The orange concentrate provides great flavor to the serving sauce. I tried this recipe on wild duck, but prefer the flavor of domestic ducklings. --Sue A. Jurack

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
1 domestic duck (5 to 6 pounds)
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons soy sauce
SAUCE:
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix according to package directions. Prick skin of duckling well with a fork. Loosely stuff duckling with wild rice mix. Skewer neck openings; tie drumsticks together. , Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice concentrate, honey, butter and soy sauce; set aside., Bake, uncovered at 350° for 1 hour. Baste with orange juice mixture. Bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 180° for the duckling and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with orange juice mixture. (Drain fat from pan as it accumulates). , Cover loosely with foil if duckling browns to quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving. Discard any remaining basting sauce., For orange sauce, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice concentrate and water; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into orange sauce; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt. Serve with duck.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1115 calories, Fat 80g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 57g protein.

DUCK A L'ORANGE



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Until recently, we had always thought of duck à l'orange as a tired cliché of the 1960s, so it was a surprise to find out how delightful this old recipe actually is. We have reduced the original quantity of sugar and caramelized it (along with the aromatic vegetables which balance out the sweetness) for a rich sauce with layers of flavor. One thing that hasn't changed: Cooking a whole duck still feels wonderfully extravagant.

Categories     Citrus     Duck     Herb     Roast     Orange     White Wine     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

For duck
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (5- to 6-lb) Long Island duck (also called Pekin)
1 juice orange, halved
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 fresh marjoram sprigs
2 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup duck stock, duck and veal stock*, chicken stock, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 carrot
1/2 celery rib
For sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 to 2 oranges)
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 tablespoons duck or chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fine julienne of fresh orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1 13- by 9-inch flameproof roasting pan
Special Equipment
an instant-read thermometer; a 13- by 9-inch flameproof roasting pan

Steps:

  • Roast duck:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 475°F.
  • Stir together salt, coriander, cumin, and pepper. Pat duck dry and sprinkle inside and out with spice mixture. Cut 1 half of orange into quarters and put in duck cavity with thyme, marjoram, parsley, and 4 onion wedges.
  • Squeeze juice from remaining half of orange and stir together with wine and stock. Set aside.
  • Spread remaining 4 onion wedges in roasting pan with carrot and celery, then place duck on top of vegetables and roast 30 minutes.
  • Pour wine mixture into roasting pan and reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Continue to roast duck until thermometer inserted into a thigh (close to but not touching bone) registers 170°F, 1 to 1 1/4 hours more. Turn on broiler and broil duck 3 to 4 inches from heat until top is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Tilt duck to drain juices from cavity into pan and transfer duck to a cutting board, reserving juices in pan. Let duck stand 15 minutes.
  • Make sauce:
  • While duck roasts, cook sugar in a dry 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar melts into a deep golden caramel. Add orange juice, vinegar, and salt (use caution; mixture will bubble and steam vigorously) and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramel is dissolved. Remove syrup from heat.
  • Discard vegetables from roasting pan and pour pan juices through a fine-mesh sieve into a 1-quart glass measure or bowl, then skim off and discard fat. Add enough stock to pan juices to total 1 cup liquid.
  • Stir together butter and flour to form a beurre manié. Bring pan juices to a simmer in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, then add beurre manié, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add orange syrup and zest and simmer, whisking occasionally, until sauce is thickened slightly and zest is tender, about 5 minutes. Serve with duck.
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Tips:

  • When choosing oranges for the sauce, opt for those with a bright color and a heavy feel for their size. Avoid oranges with blemishes or soft spots.
  • To get the most juice from your oranges, roll them on a hard surface before cutting them in half. This will help to break down the membranes inside the oranges and release more juice.
  • If you don't have any orange zest on hand, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of dried orange peel instead.
  • You can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to use it, simply reheat it over low heat until warmed through.
  • Serve the sauce over chicken, fish, or pork. You can also use it as a glaze for ham or turkey.

Conclusion:

A la orange sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and tangy flavor, a la orange sauce is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party.

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