Orange Peel Chicken

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Orange Peel Chicken

Better than take-out homemade Orange Peel Chicken recipe that couldn't be easier to make from scratch!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)
  • 4 green onions , chopped
  • hot cooked brown rice , for serving
  • sesame seeds , for garnish (optional)

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2-4 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauces to taste, for heat
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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Instructions

  1. Add cornstarch and chicken pieces to a ziplock bag and shake to evenly coat.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
  3. Add chicken in 2-3 batches, cooking for several minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Add more oil while cooking, if needed. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Add the sauce ingredients to the pan and whisk well to combine. 
  5. Cook for a few minutes, until thickened. Add green onions and cooked chicken and toss to coat. 
  6. Serve over hot cooked rice with a few extra green onions and sesame seeds (optional) on top.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 6g (9%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 568mg (24%) Potassium 278mg (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Vitamin C 18.4mg (20%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 6g 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 568mg 24%
Potassium 278mg 6%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 20%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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