Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe). My Spicy Orange Chicken has the same flavor profile as its take-out counterpart, Orange Chicken: the sweet orange, the spicy chilies, and the Asian condiments. I make this without oil, making something much lighter and very tasty.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice

⅓ cup brown sugar

⅓ cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon fresh ginger root

grated

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 pounds skinless

boneless chicken thighs

cut into chunks

1 bunch green onions

sliced

white parts and tops separated

1 fresh jalapeno pepper

sliced into rings

1 red bell pepper

cut into 2 inch pieces

½ cup sugar snap peas

4 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons grated orange zest

1 bunch cilantro leaves

for garnish

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Whisk orange juice brown sugar rice vinegar fish sauce soy sauce ginger and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl.

Step 2

Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 3

Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain thoroughly in colander reserving marinade.

Step 4

Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook and stir chicken for 2 minutes; spoon out any excess liquid.

Step 5

Continue to cook and stir until chicken caramelizes 6 to 7 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in white portions of green onions garlic and orange zest; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in half of reserved marinade. Simmer until reduced and thickened 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in jalapeno pepper bell pepper and sugar snap peas; cook and stir until vegetables are warmed about 2 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in green portions of green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.

Step 9

Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 324.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31g 62%

Carbohydrates: 25.2g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 17.5g

Fat: 10.8g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 14%

Cholesterol: 103.4mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 2050.3IU 41%

Niacin Equivalents: 14mg 107%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 62mg 103%

Folate: 65.7mcg 16%

Calcium: 80.2mg 8%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 56.3mg 20%

Potassium: 606mg 17%

Sodium: 627mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 97.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.