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Chinese Orange Chicken made with crispy fried chicken covered in an authentic orange sauce. The ultimate Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe which is way better than take-out. My kids are always begging me to take them to grab Chinese food. They are obsessed with orange chicken but I am.
Chicken in orange sauce is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions every day. Chicken in orange sauce is something which I have loved my entire life. They are nice and they look wonderful.
To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook chicken in orange sauce using 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Chicken in orange sauce:
- Prepare 2 chicken breasts, diced
- Make ready 1/2 zucchini, grated
- Make ready 1/4 onion, finely chopped
- Prepare juice and zest of 1 orange
- Make ready 3 tbsp olive oil
- Get 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau)
- Prepare 1 oz brandy
In China we do not have orange sauce - we call it tangerine sauce instead. Rather than using orange juice and orange zest. And beyond adding orange sauce to chicken, it can also be added to duck, steak, pork or any protein you choose. If you are looking for orange sauce recipes, you may also stumble across a few that are recommended to put over waffles or pancakes as a breakfast treat.
Instructions to make Chicken in orange sauce:
- Heat up oil in a saucepan and add grated zucchini, chopped onion, and orange zest. Saute on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken and sear for 3 minutes, making sure no raw spots remain on the surface.
- Add orange liqueur and brandy, cover and let cook for 4-6 minutes.
- Add orange juice and let cook uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately with your preferred sides (here, we used simple steamed rice).
- Ready to serve and ENJOY!
And beyond adding orange sauce to chicken, it can also be added to duck, steak, pork or any protein you choose. If you are looking for orange sauce recipes, you may also stumble across a few that are recommended to put over waffles or pancakes as a breakfast treat. Kids of the right age can cut up the chicken (younger ones can tackle. Orange chicken is a popular entree at many Chinese restaurants, like Panda Express. TMP Orange Chicken Sauce—With A Not-So-Secret Ingredient.
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