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Asian Orange Chicken

Recipe by HARRY WETZEL
Prep Time: 40 Minutes  Cook Time: 40 Minutes  Total Time: 3 Hours 20 Minutes
A delicious citrus chicken recipe with flavors reminiscent of the orange chicken from a popular restaurant in the mall.
Ingredients:
  • Sauce:
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2.5 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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Nutritional Guide
Number of Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 445
  % Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.2 g 17%
Cholesterol 34 mg 11%
Sodium 763 mg 32%
Total Carbs 68.7 g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g 6%
Sugars 36.5 g  
Protein 17.8 g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutritional data from AllRecipes.com
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