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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A delicious citrus chicken recipe with flavors reminiscent of the orange chicken from a popular restaurant in the mall. Ingredients:
sauce |
1 1/2 cups water |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
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 ginger root |
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic |
2 tablespoons chopped green onion |
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 tablespoons water |
chicken |
2 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 |
Directions:
1. Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag. Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
3. In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.
5. Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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