Best 13 Restaurant Style Chinese Orange Chicken With Spring Peas Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable Chinese dish that will tantalize your taste buds and make you crave more? Look no further than the extraordinary Orange Chicken with Spring Peas, a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant flavors of citrus and the tender sweetness of fresh peas. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you wanting seconds and craving this dish for days to come. With its crispy texture, tangy sauce, and perfect blend of flavors, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen and a hit at any dinner party.

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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

CHINESE TAKE-OUT: ORANGE CHICKEN



Chinese Take-Out: Orange Chicken image

I've found it easier (and cheaper) to make Chinese food at home. No more waiting for the delivery driver to bring you cold food, no more waiting to be served in a restaurant, no more tipping. This is one of many Chinese recipes that I prepare, and we feast at home for a fraction of the price. The best part is, we know it is going to be good. I hope you enjoy this one of my many "stay at home" Chinese dishes. Prep time includes 1 hour marinade time and 1 hour refrigeration time after coating. Step #4 has been edited in response to googles2 review. Thank you Chef for bringing this to my attention. :)

Provided by rosie316

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed to 1-inch)
1 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
sesame seeds (optional)
1 -2 scallion, sliced (optional)
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon thai hot sauce (Sriracha, to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Thoroughly mix together all the marinade ingredients. Put chicken pieces into a large zip-lock baggie. Add 1/2 cup of marinade to the baggie and seal, reserving the rest. Toss chicken to thoroughly cover and place baggie into a glass dish and refrigerate for 1 hour, tossing again after 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place beaten eggs in a bowl on the counter. Place the 1 cup of cornstarch into a pie pan. Put the 1 cup oil into a deep, heavy bottom skillet. Place remaining, un-used marinade into a sauce pan.
  • Remove chicken pieces from the marinade, and place on a plate. Discard used marinade.
  • Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten egg, then dredge thru the cornstarch. Gently press pieces to be sure they are coated. Place chicken into the fridge for 1 hour to set the coating. EDITED: Place the dredged chicken pieces on a wire rack over a sheet pan to refrigerate, I do not recommend leaving the chicken pieces in the pan of cornstarch.
  • After 1 hour remove the chicken from the fridge and heat remaining marinade over medium heat to a boil, stirring occasionally. Combine water and the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and while stirring constantly, slowly add enough slurry to the boiling marinade until desired thickness (you may not need it all). Boil 1-2 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Heat oil in a deep, heavy bottom skillet over medium high heat. Oil is hot enough when a pinch of cornstarch is sprinkled in and it bubbles. (Sorry, I don't use a thermometer).
  • Now, working in batches, carefully add a small portion of the chicken pieces to the oil and gently roll for 2 minutes (or until chicken is cooked thru). Do not over crowd the pan because it will drop the oil temp and you will have greasy chicken rather than crispy. Remove the pieces using a metal slotted spoon (or a spider) to a paper towel lined plate, let oil temp return and begin another batch.
  • When all chicken pieces are done and thoroughly drained, toss them into the pan with the heated marinade. Serve immediately over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, if using.
  • Enjoy!

CHINESE ORANGE CHICKEN



Chinese Orange Chicken image

A basic orange chicken recipe. Add your favourite veggies to make it go further, if you like. Red peppers are a nice choice.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 slice ginger, minced
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon chili paste

Steps:

  • Place the cubed chicken in a bowl with the marinade ingredients for 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce ingredients.
  • When the chicken is nearly ready, heat the wok and add a bit of oil.
  • Throw in the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until aromatic.
  • Add the chicken and stir-fry until it changes color.
  • Push up to the sides of the wok, making a well in the middle.
  • Add the sauce.
  • Mix the sauce and the chicken together.
  • Stir-fry for another minute and serve hot.

RESTAURANT STYLE CHINESE ORANGE CHICKEN WITH SPRING PEAS



Restaurant Style Chinese Orange Chicken With Spring Peas image

Make and share this Restaurant Style Chinese Orange Chicken With Spring Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed or Simply Orange brand)
3/8 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest (I use the zest from 1 large orange. Do not use dried zest.)
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 egg whites (you can use 1 whole egg but the batter won't be as light)
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup cornstarch
3/8 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon freshly minced ginger
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more if you like it hot)
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Orange Sauce:.
  • In small bowl, combine orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch and orange zest. Set aside.
  • Chicken:.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites and water. Stir in chicken pieces.
  • In a pie plate, stir together cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper with a fork or clean whisk.
  • Taking a few pieces of chicken at a time, dip chicken into the flour mixture.
  • In a large skillet, add vegetable oil to cover pan to a 1/2-inch depth. Heat skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Brown chicken, a few pieces at a time. Remove chicken and allow to drain on paper-towel lined plate or rack. Continue until all chicken is browned. (Note: You may need to adjust heat up or down to maintain oil temperature as you cook.) Set aside.
  • Stir-fry:.
  • In a separate skillet or wok, heat 1-2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir until fragrant (just a few seconds). Stir in green onions, red pepper flakes, and peas.
  • Add orange sauce and stir until thickened.
  • Stir in chicken and simmer until evenly coated and heated through.
  • Serve over steamed rice.

ORANGE PEEL CHICKEN



Orange Peel Chicken image

In this recipe, there is some extra busywork to make these crisped orange peels. If you want to save time, simply add some orange sections and zest at the last minute instead. Want to make it spicy, add red pepper flakes to the stir-fry. Serve my version of this Chinese-American dish over a bowl of steamed jasmine rice...

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large navel oranges, scrubbed clean, quartered, skin removed from flesh, about half of the pith removed (save the flesh for another use)
1 1/4 cups sugar
12 black peppercorns
4 whole cloves
1 large cinnamon stick
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 large cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons canola oil
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
Kosher salt
1 pound skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size (about 1/2-inch) strips
3/4 cup snow peas, ends trimmed, then sliced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
4 scallions, chopped
4 to 5 dried chiles de arbol, stemmed, seeded, and chopped, optional
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger with skin
Steamed white jasmine rice, for serving

Steps:

  • For the candied orange peels: Bring 3 small pots of water to a boil. Divide the skins in the water and cook for 4 minutes in each pot before draining. This process removes bitterness from the skin.
  • Combine the sugar, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon and 2 1/2 cups water in one of the pots from boiling the oranges and submerge the blanched orange skins. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. (Do not allow the syrup to brown or discolor.)
  • Drain the skins of any excess syrup (reserve the syrup for another use, such as for cocktails) and place them in a single layer on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Cover and allow them to sit overnight. Cut them into strips.
  • Make the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil over medium heat until the sauce reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • For the stir-fry: In a large heavy-bottomed skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium heat. When the oil begins to smoke, add the mushrooms with a pinch of salt and cook until they soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet. Add 3 tablespoons oil to the skillet and heat until it smokes lightly. Spread the chicken out in a single layer on a sheet tray and sprinkle with salt. Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Allow the chicken to cook, mostly untouched, stirring once, until it browns around the edges and is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate medium skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat and add the orange peel strips. Cook until slightly crispy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • To the skillet with the chicken, add the snow peas, garlic, scallions and mushrooms. Taste for seasoning. Add the chiles de arbol, if using, and the grated ginger. Add half of the fried orange peel slices and the sauce, then transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with the remaining fried orange peels. Serve with the rice.

CHINESE ORANGE CHICKEN RECIPE



Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe image

Skip the take-out cartons and make a Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe at home! This sweet and sticky Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe takes less than 30 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 29m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large navel orange
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
2 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 Tbsp. minced gingerroot
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large red pepper, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Grate 1 tsp. zest from orange. Use small sharp knife to cut remaining peel and white pith from orange; cut orange into bite-size pieces. Mix zest, dressing, soy sauce, sugar and crushed pepper.
  • Cook chicken in nonstick skillet on high heat 5 to 6 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir on medium-high heat 2 min. Add red peppers; cook 2 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Add dressing mixture to skillet; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add chicken mixture; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through. Stir in oranges; spoon onto platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 13 g

CHINESE RESTAURANT STYLE SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



Chinese Restaurant Style Sweet and Sour Chicken image

Soaking the chicken in the marinade makes the chicken so tender and moist. I hope that your family enjoys this dish as much as mine.

Provided by Parkers Mom

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter (melted)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
3 drops red food coloring
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Mix marinde together and add chicken.
  • Marinate chicken in refrigerator from 1 hour to 24 hours.
  • Mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil and water to make the batter smooth.
  • Remove chicken from marinde.
  • Combine marinade, with the 2 tablespoons of water, melted butter, food coloring, and slowly whisking in 2 tablespoons of corn starch in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Stirring often for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
  • Dip chicken pieces into batter and fry until golden brown.
  • You can then place the chicken into the sauce or use the sauce as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 202.1, Sodium 686.3, Carbohydrate 88.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 56, Protein 33.3

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!

VELVETING CHICKEN BREAST, CHINESE RESTAURANT-STYLE



Velveting Chicken Breast, Chinese Restaurant-Style image

Chicken as moist and tender as the best Chinese restaurant. Not my technique--got online--why limit it to Chinese? Chicken can be stored for a few hours before adding to vegetables and sauce when food is just about done.

Provided by VICTORIA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 46m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg white
1 tablespoon Chinese rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
8 cups water
1 tablespoon peanut oil

Steps:

  • Whisk egg white, vinegar, cornstarch, and salt together in a bowl until marinade is smooth. Add chicken; cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  • Bring water and oil to a boil in a pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Pour excess marinade off the chicken. Add chicken to the pot; boil until white on the outside but still raw in the middle, about 1 minute. Strain off excess liquid.
  • Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container until ready to use, up to a few hours. Heat until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 556 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

RESTAURANT-STYLE ORANGE CHICKEN



Restaurant-Style Orange Chicken image

Enjoy Restaurant-Style Orange Chicken without ever having to leave your home. Restaurant-Style Orange Chicken takes only 30 minutes to make. That's even less time than it takes to drive to your favorite Chinese place! Give our Restaurant-Style Orange Chicken a try today.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
zest and 1/2 cup juice from 1 orange
2 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 each orange, red and yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, orange zest, juice, honey, ginger and crushed pepper until blended.
  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and peppers; cook 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is done and peppers are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove chicken mixture from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • Add dressing mixture to skillet; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until thickened. Stir in chicken mixture; cook and stir 2 min. Top with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

ORANGE CHICKEN WITH SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS (COOKING FOR 2)



Orange Chicken with Snow Peas and Carrots (Cooking for 2) image

If you've only had your local Chinese restaurant's version of orange chicken, you're in for a treat. This lighter, brighter take on a classic is so good, you won't be calling for takeout again.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 oz snow peas, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, toss chicken pieces and soy sauce.
  • In small bowl, beat orange juice and 2 teaspoons cornstarch with whisk until cornstarch is dissolved.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic, gingerroot, orange peel and pepper flakes; stir-fry about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add broth, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, the vinegar and sugar; stir about 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves. Stir orange juice mixture, then add it to skillet. Heat sauce to boiling, stirring. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 minute. Transfer sauce to bowl; wipe out skillet.
  • Line large rimmed cookie sheet with paper towels.
  • Place 1/4 cup cornstarch in shallow bowl. Toss chicken in cornstarch, coating evenly and gently knocking off any excess; transfer to plate.
  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add coated chicken to hot oil, spacing pieces apart from each other. Fry chicken 5 to 7 minutes, turning once or twice, until deep golden. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to paper towel-lined cookie sheet.
  • In same skillet used for sauce, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add snow peas and carrots; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are just tender. Add chicken and reserved sauce; stir until heated through and thoroughly coated in sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN



Spicy Orange Chicken image

My Spicy Orange Chicken has the same flavor profile as its take-out counterpart, Orange Chicken: the sweet orange, the spicy chilies, and the Asian condiments. I make this without oil, making something much lighter and very tasty.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup orange juice
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
1 bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
½ cup sugar snap peas
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 bunch cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
  • Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain thoroughly in colander, reserving marinade.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook and stir chicken for 2 minutes; spoon out any excess liquid.
  • Continue to cook and stir until chicken caramelizes, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in white portions of green onions, garlic, and orange zest; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in half of reserved marinade. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, and sugar snap peas; cook and stir until vegetables are warmed, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in green portions of green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 627 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

CHINESE PORK FRIED RICE



Chinese Pork Fried Rice image

Stir-fried pork is tossed with cooked rice, spring onions, peas, and curry paste, a brilliant combination!

Provided by Dandan De

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine, or more to taste
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
5 ounces pork fillet, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
½ onion, diced
2 teaspoons curry powder
¼ teaspoon water
1 spring onion, or more to taste, sliced
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups cold cooked rice
¾ cup green peas

Steps:

  • Mix rice wine, soy sauce, and cornstarch together in a bowl. Add pork; toss until evenly mixed.
  • Preheat a wok or deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in peanut oil. Cook pork in the hot oil in batches until evenly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Cook onion in the remaining oil until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix curry powder and water in a bowl to form a paste.
  • Stir curry paste, spring onion, and salt into the wok. Add rice, stirring to break up any lumps. Stir in peas. Return pork to the wok; cook and stir until rice and pork are heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 809.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • To make the orange sauce, use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have spring peas, you can substitute frozen peas or another type of vegetable.
  • To make sure the chicken is crispy, double-coat it in the cornstarch mixture.
  • Fry the chicken in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Don't overcook the chicken, or it will become tough.
  • Serve the orange chicken with rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This recipe for restaurant-style Chinese orange chicken with spring peas is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please the whole family. The combination of crispy chicken, sweet and tangy orange sauce, and fresh spring peas is irresistible. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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