SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN

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Marinate chicken overnight and stir fry with red bell peppers and sugar snap peas for an easy chicken stir-fry.

Provided by By Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
4 teaspoons Asian chili sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 to 3 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into thin strips
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix orange peel, orange juice, sherry, hoisin sauce, sesame oil and chili sauce. Pour half of sauce into small freezer container; seal tightly. Place chicken in large freezer plastic bag; add remaining half of sauce (marinade); seal bag. Refrigerate container of sauce and bag of chicken 8 hours or overnight, or freeze up to 2 months.
  • If sauce and chicken are frozen, place in refrigerator to thaw overnight.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. In wok or 12-inch skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to wok; stir-fry until no longer pink in center.
  • Remove chicken from wok. Add bell peppers and peas; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Return chicken to wok; add thawed sauce. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; add to sauce. Cook until sauce is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Chris Green
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This is my go-to recipe for spicy orange chicken. It's easy to make and it always turns out great.


Shoaib Irfan
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is delicious.


Farman Hasrat
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy.


Trimurti 2052
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This is the best spicy orange chicken recipe I've ever tried. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


iixvi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Zuhak Ansari
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


mueed jacobs
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Landon Starkey
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


ETHEL JACKSON
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The orange flavor really shines through and the chicken is very tender.


ibraheem imas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sauce was also very tasty.


Alizamalik
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This was the best spicy orange chicken I've ever had! The sauce was amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Mijanur Rahaman
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alanna Pate
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This spicy orange chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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