Best 7 Asian Style Orange Chicken Recipes

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In the realm of culinary adventures, few dishes captivate the palate quite like Asian-style orange chicken. This tantalizing dish, with its vibrant blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, has become a beloved favorite in kitchens across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned cook seeking to expand your culinary repertoire or a novice looking for a delectable weeknight meal, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating an unforgettable Asian-style orange chicken dish that will leave your taste buds dancing in delight.

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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

ASIAN ORANGE CHICKEN



Asian Orange Chicken image

I got this recipe from another online site. This is what was posted:"A delicious citrus chicken recipe with flavors reminiscent of the orange chicken from a popular restaurant in the mall."

Provided by mamadelogan

Categories     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 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 reseal able 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 reseal able 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.
  • Serve with steamed jasmine rice.
  • * I usually skip the marinating part and just make the sauce. I dip the chicken pieces in a batter of 4 egg whites, Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in 2/3cup of mochiko until it has a pasty consistency. Dip the pieces in the batter and deep fry. This batter gives it a light fluffy texture, the way you get them in the restaurants. You can find Mochiko in the Asian aisle of most grocery stores. Flour will not produce the same kind of texture; it really is worth finding the mochiko if you plan on making it this way.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.9, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 131.7, Sodium 947, Carbohydrate 86.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 54.3, Protein 57.1

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!

THAI ORANGE CHICKEN



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Slightly sweet, a little spicy and a hint of orange gives this chicken dish a unique flavor that is sure to wake up your taste buds. Serve over Chinese noodles or rice along with a green salad for a delicious, quick meal.

Provided by COOKINGQUEEN75

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 carrots, cut into matchsticks
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small pieces
½ cup water
½ cup peanuts
⅓ cup orange juice
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, ginger, and garlic until carrots are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer carrot mixture to a bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the same skillet.
  • Cook and stir chicken in the hot olive oil until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Add carrot mixture, water, peanuts, orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and red pepper flakes to chicken; stir to combine. Cover and simmer until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove about 1/4 cup sauce from the skillet; whisk in cornstarch until dissolved and sauce is smooth. Pour cornstarch mixture back into chicken and sauce; cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1359.8 mg, Sugar 25 g

ASIAN ORANGE CHICKEN



Asian Orange Chicken image

My husband requests this Asian orange chicken at least every other week. I can even make the sauce ahead of time and leave it in the fridge for him to use anytime.-Kali Kennebrew, Fishers, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound chicken tenderloins
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 garlic clove, minced
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the onion, orange juice, soy sauce, oil, hoisin sauce, gingerroot, orange zest and garlic; pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN-STYLE ORANGE CHICKEN ROASTED UNDER A BRICK



Asian-Style Orange Chicken Roasted Under a Brick image

This chicken is flavored by citrus, soy sauce, ponzu (a tangy Japanese sauce), garlic, and scallions -- all popular Asian ingredients. After the backbone is removed, the chicken marinates and is cooked flat under a brick to yield moist meat and crisp skin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 oranges
1 lime
2 scallions, crushed with the flat side of a large knife
3 garlic cloves, crushed with the flat side of a large knife
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ponzu or rice-wine vinegar
1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) or honey
1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place a large resealable plastic bag in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Using a vegetable peeler, peel strips of zest from 1 orange and the lime; transfer zest to bag.
  • Juice zested orange and lime into bag. Add scallions, garlic, soy sauce, ponzu, and mirin. Seal; shake to mix marinade.
  • Using poultry shears, cut along sides of chicken backbone; remove. Add chicken to bag; seal. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 2 hours or up to 12.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or a roasting pan 10 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Brush chicken breast with vegetable oil. Flatten chicken, and place it, breast side down, in skillet. Roast chicken about 40 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from oven. Pour a small amount of water into skillet; swirl to help loosen skin from bottom, if needed. Turn chicken over. Baste with pan juices; roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165 degrees, juices run clear, and skin is crisp, about 5-10 minutes more.
  • Let chicken stand 10 minutes. Just before carving chicken, squeeze juice from remaining orange over it. Carve chicken into at least 6 pieces, cut breasts in half.

ORANGE CHICKEN (RESTAURANT STYLE)



Orange Chicken (Restaurant Style) image

I have been playing with this recipe for ages. I think this comes pretty close to the orange chicken that I enjoy at my favorite chinese restaurant. Served over steamed rice or fried rice makes it a one-dish meal. I sprinkle chopped green onions on mine. Yum.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Pour into saucepan water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce; and set over medium-high heat. Stir in orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, red pepper, and chopped onion. In a small bowl Mix 3 Tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 Tablespoons of cold water mix well and add it to your sauce. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let cool 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag. Reserve remaining sauce. Seal bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add marinated chicken pieces, and shake to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet, and brown on both sides. Remove to 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 cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water, and stir into sauce. Reduce heat to medium low; stir in chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over Fried Rice or steamed white Rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.7, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 1057.8, Carbohydrate 94.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 56.7, Protein 53.1

Tips:

  • To make the perfect orange sauce, use fresh oranges for the best flavor. Look for oranges that are heavy for their size and have smooth, unblemished skin.
  • For a crispy coating, use a combination of flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. The baking powder will help the coating puff up and create a light, crispy texture.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken. This will cause the chicken to steam instead of fry, resulting in a soggy coating.
  • If you don't have orange marmalade, you can make your own by simmering orange juice, sugar, and lemon juice until it thickens.
  • Serve the orange chicken immediately with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.

Conclusion:

This Asian-style orange chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the orange sauce is tangy and sweet. Serve it with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.

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