Orange chicken is one of our go-to meals when ordering Chinese takeout, so we were excited to try Beth's version. It does not disappoint. The chicken is very tender. It soaks up the fresh, sweet, and bursting orange flavor from the sauce. Red pepper flakes add a little kick of spice that you're looking for. We used the brown rice...
Provided by Beth Colon
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. In a medium saucepan, add water, the juice of two oranges and lemons, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Place on med-high heat. Add the zest of 2 oranges, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, green onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring this mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and let this cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- 2. While this is cooling, remove any fat from chicken breasts. Cut into small bite-size pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- 3. When the mixture is cooled, add one cup to the chicken and mix so that all of the chicken is coated. Reserve the remaining mixture for later. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- 4. Place chicken and marinade in large skillet/frying pan and cook until no longer pink. (If you have a lot of juice remaining drain it off.) Add the reserved sauce to chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes over med-high heat.
- 5. In a small bowl, add water and corn starch. Mix together. Add to chicken, stirring constantly. This should thicken up quickly.
- 6. (This is for Minute Rice, if you use a different kind, use the directions on your package) Add 3 cups of water, 2-3 chicken bouillons, and 2 Tbsp oil to water and bring to a boil. Add 4 cups of the brown rice, bring back to boil, and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 7. While this is cooking, scramble up the 2 eggs.
- 8. Once the rice is done, add the soy sauce, chopped green onions, and the cooked eggs. Taste and then add salt if needed. Try it and tell me if this isn't better than takeout! lol. Hope you enjoy.
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[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
fazal Rahim
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always turned out great. It's a family favorite!
Lavender Girl
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family.
bijoy kumar paul
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the orange sauce was delicious.
Kari Hummel
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again!
reza abdol zadeh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orange chicken, but this recipe was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Simeon Ruth
[email protected]This is the best orange chicken I've ever had! The flavors are spot-on and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Michael Armentrout
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.
Kimberly Medlin
[email protected]This dish was a bit too greasy for my liking.
Payne Crew
[email protected]I love the crispy texture of the chicken in this dish. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Aditya tharu
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for orange chicken. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect.
Fahad Ansari
[email protected]The orange sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall this was a good recipe.
Valentine Dlamini
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Ronnie Taylor
[email protected]This orange chicken and rice dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. Even my picky eater loved it.