Orange Peel Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
195 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Orange Peel Chicken
Description
Orange Peel Chicken begins with boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces evenly coated in cornstarch and pan-fried until they develop a golden crust. The sauce combines orange juice and zest with garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth, and vinegars, sweetened by sugar and balanced with sriracha for heat. This mixture simmers in the skillet until thickened, allowing the chicken to absorb the bright and spicy notes. Fresh green onions added at the end provide a crunchy freshness.
The finished dish delivers a contrast of crispy chicken bites cloaked in a glossy, flavorful sauce. It pairs naturally with steamed brown rice, which helps absorb the rich sauce and makes for a hearty meal. A sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a subtle nutty accent and textural interest if desired.
The cooking process involves frying the chicken in batches to maintain crispness and sauce thickening directly in the skillet for convenience. Using cornstarch ensures a light crisp outside texture, and adjusting sriracha allows control over the heat level to suit preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into small pieces, boneless skinless
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil vegetable or canola oil, generic cooking oil
- 4 green onions , chopped
- brown rice for serving, hot, cooked
- 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 sauce to taste, for heat
- 1/3 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Add cornstarch and chicken pieces to a ziplock bag and shake to evenly coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- Add the sauce ingredients to the pan and whisk well to combine.
- Cook for a few minutes, until thickened. Add green onions and cooked chicken and toss to coat.
- Serve over hot cooked rice with a few extra green onions and sesame seeds (optional) on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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