Best 6 Creamy Orange Chicken Recipes

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Creamy orange chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Made with tender chicken breasts, a creamy orange sauce, and a variety of vegetables, this dish is sure to please the whole family. The creamy orange sauce is what makes this dish so special. It is made with a combination of orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger, and it gives the chicken a sweet and tangy flavor. The vegetables add a pop of color and nutrition to the dish, and they help to balance out the richness of the sauce.

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EASY ORANGE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Orange Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, soy sauce, orange juice, cornstarch, oil, orange juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breast into cubes.
  • In a bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Add chicken and stir to coat.
  • Let marinate at least 1 hour.
  • In a pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon, and cook all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add sauce ingredients to pan and bring to a boil, mixing continuously, until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve over rice if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 11 grams

ORANGE CHICKEN



Orange Chicken image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 egg whites
4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup orange juice (I used Simply Orange)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 packed tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Dash salt
Dash crushed red pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed
A little grated or minced ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying

Steps:

  • For the chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and egg whites with a fork until almost frothy, about 1 minute. Add the chicken to the mixture and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • For the sauce: Meanwhile, put the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, crushed red pepper, garlic and ginger in a small nonstick skillet and whisk. Heat until bubbling and starting to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch slurry to the sauce. Mix in and thicken for 1 minute.
  • Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F. Carefully drop the chicken into the oil and move it around, flipping gently, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Let the pieces drain on a plate lined with paper towels for 2 to 3 minutes. Then drop them back into the oil for 1 minute to really solidify the coating.
  • Toss the chicken in the sauce and serve.

CREAMY ORANGE GLORIOUS



Creamy Orange Glorious image

This orange smoothie with heavy cream and vanilla, is reminiscent of a popular fast food drink.

Provided by sal

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Smoothie Recipes     Orange

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 pint heavy cream
20 fluid ounces carbonated water
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
15 cubes ice

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine orange juice concentrate, cream, carbonated water, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 22.4 mg, Sugar 22 g

DELICIOUS ORANGE CHICKEN



Delicious Orange Chicken image

Orange slices add a refreshing twist to tender, juicy baked chicken-a wonderful meal for company. The appealing glaze coats the poultry with tangy sweetness. -Lorri Cleveland, Kingsville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bone-in chicken breast halves (7 ounces each), skin removed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine butter, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; drizzle over chicken. Arrange onion and orange slices on top. Bake, uncovered, 50 minutes., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, orange juice and soy sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain chicken; brush with orange juice mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN



Crispy Orange Chicken image

We enjoy these tangy nuggets so many ways-over noodles or rice, in sandwiches, even on top of lettuce and cabbage. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces frozen popcorn chicken (about 4 cups)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Bake popcorn chicken according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in orange zest, juice, hoisin sauce, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 4-6 minutes, stirring constantly., Add chicken to skillet; toss to coat. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Use good quality chicken, fresh oranges, and high-quality soy sauce.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken should be cooked until it is just cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality orange sauce: The orange sauce is the key to this dish. Make sure to use a good quality orange sauce that is flavorful and not too sweet.
  • Serve with rice: Creamy orange chicken is traditionally served with rice. Rice is a good way to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Creamy orange chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients that are easily accessible. With a few simple tips, you can make a creamy orange chicken that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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