Best 8 Asian Style Orange Chicken Roasted Under A Brick Recipes

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In the realm of culinary arts, the harmonious fusion of flavors and textures can elevate a simple dish to a delectable masterpiece. Among these culinary gems, the "Asian Style Orange Chicken Roasted under a Brick" stands out as a symphony of tangy zest, succulent chicken, and crispy skin, held together by the unique cooking method that employs the weight of a brick. This exotic dish, hailing from the vibrant kitchens of Asia, promises an explosion of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds, leaving you craving more. As we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind this extraordinary dish, we'll delve into the secrets of the perfect marinade, the art of brick-roasting, and the final touches that transform this dish into a feast for both the palate and the eyes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN-STYLE ORANGE CHICKEN ROASTED UNDER A BRICK



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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.

CHICKEN UNDER A BRICK



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If you've ever roasted a chicken, then consider this chicken dinner 2.0 - you're sure to impress with just a little bit of extra work. The bones are removed from a small chicken to flatten it and help it cook evenly. It's then air-chilled overnight to ensure the skin gets golden and crispy. Cooking it doesn't take a ton of babysitting - just check it every once in a while and adjust your heat as necessary.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h10m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 3- to 4-pound chicken
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, crushed with skin on
4 to 5 sprigs fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme and sage
4 to 5 sprigs fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme and sage
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

  • Spatchcock the chicken: Use kitchen shears to cut out the backbone from the chicken. Lay the chicken breast-side down on a cutting board and use a large knife to cut through the breastbone. Push the chicken down to flatten it out. Cut the wings off at the third joint (at the wing tip). Now locate the thigh bone. Use a small and sharp knife to cut the flesh off away from the bone, working all the way down to the joint. Once you're at the joint, bend the thigh bone back until you hear it pop and use your knife again to help remove the thigh bone completely. Repeat with the remaining thigh bone.
  • Turn the chicken over, blot it dry and refrigerate on a large plate or baking sheet, uncovered, overnight to dry out the skin (this will help make it extra crispy). If you have to skip this step, then dry the chicken as best you can with paper towels and refrigerate, uncovered, for as long as you can.
  • Sprinkle the chicken generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large 12-inch cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Lay the chicken, skin-side down, in the skillet. Add the garlic and herbs to the skillet. Now use either 2 bricks wrapped in foil or another heavy, slightly smaller skillet filled with large cans (tomato cans work nicely) directly on top of the chicken. Cook, leaving the chicken mostly undisturbed, checking every once in a while to make sure the skin is browning evenly and not getting too dark too quickly, and adjusting the heat as needed, until almost all of the meat is white (except for the very top of the breast) and the skin is a deep golden brown and crispy, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the bricks or weighted skillet and turn the chicken over using tongs and/or a spatula, being careful not to rip the skin. Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Remove the chicken and let rest for a few minutes before carving. Serve with lemon wedges.

ASIAN ORANGE CHICKEN



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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 ORANGE CHICKEN



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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

ORANGE CHICKEN (RESTAURANT STYLE)



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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

CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN UNDER A BRICK



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You should use a big cast iron pan for this, but it will also work in a high-quality, heavy-duty stainless steel pan, or other oven-proof skillet. The key is to heat it very well before the chicken goes in. Other than that, there's really no way to screw it up, unless you under or overcook it, which won't happen, since you're going to check it with the thermometer.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken, wings removed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch herbes de Provence, or to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
2 heavy clay bricks, wrapped tightly in aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Use kitchen shears to cut down both sides of the backbone. Remove backbone and discard. Cut through breastbone from the inside until chicken folds out like a book and lays flat.
  • Season chicken all over with salt and black pepper, and sprinkle herbes de Provence on the inside. Let chicken sit for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature; pat dry with paper towels. Brush skin-side of chicken with oil and season again with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat an oven-proof cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Place chicken, skin-side down, in hot skillet and place bricks evenly on top to weigh down chicken.
  • Roast chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove bricks, turn chicken over, and continue roasting until juices run clear and meat is no longer pink at the bone, 5 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and broil the chicken until skin is crispy and golden, 1 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.9 calories, Cholesterol 132.5 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 153.8 mg

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!

ASIAN ORANGE CHICKEN



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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

Tips:

  • Choose the right oranges: Look for firm, unblemished oranges with a deep orange color. Valencia or navel oranges are good choices.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them: This will release the flavorful oils from the peel and give your sauce a more intense orange flavor.
  • Roast the oranges until they are caramelized: This will help to concentrate their flavor and make them a delicious addition to your dish.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: A dark soy sauce will add a richer flavor to your sauce than a light soy sauce.
  • Add a little spice: If you like things spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Sriracha to your sauce.
  • Serve the orange sauce over your favorite protein: It's great on chicken, pork, fish, or tofu.

Conclusion:

Asian-style orange sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new way to add flavor to your meal, give Asian-style orange sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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